Arthur B Ripley Desert Woodland State Park

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The Mojave Desert is one of the few places on earth where you see the Joshua tree, which is actually a type of yucca. This park protects the few stands that have survived the area's encroaching development. The best time to visit is in spring when white blossoms appear.

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