Joshua Tree National Park © JJ Landscapes/Getty Images

2026-08-10 in California
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Joshua Tree National Park, California (© JJ Landscapes/Getty Images)

Where two deserts collide

Where two great deserts meet, Joshua Tree National Park reveals a stark, mesmerizing landscape shaped by wind, time, and extremes. In Southern California, the higher Mojave Desert merges with the hotter, lower Colorado Desert, creating a unique blend of ecosystems and remarkable biodiversity.