JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK California USA | Expat Guide

The southern section of the national park is influenced by the hot and arid Sonora Desert while in the higher altitudes of the north, is the cooler Mojave Desert. Joshua Tree was given its name in the 19th century when a group of Mormons traveled across it while traveling to San Bernardino. The branches of the trees were reminiscent to them of arms pointing up to the heavens. ... Travel On-Line Booking. hotel | vacation rentals | cars | flights | cruises ...