Named for the western Joshua tree, the first plant species protected under California's Endangered Species Act due to climate change source
Community character
Joshua Tree is a high-desert community in the Morongo Basin that serves as a gateway to Joshua Tree National Park and hosts an active arts community. source
Noah Purifoy Outdoor Desert Art Museum
Outdoor museum of assemblage sculpture built by artist Noah Purifoy source
World Famous Crochet Museum
Roadside museum of crocheted objects in a former photo hut source
Joshua Tree Visitor Center
National Park Service visitor center at Highway 62 and Park Boulevard source
Joshua Tree National Park
National park entrance about 5 miles south of town, a major rock-climbing and hiking destination source
