Joshua Tree National Park is increasingly popular, attracting nearly 3 million visitors annually. A travel writer, who has lived near the park for 20 years, observes frequent mistakes by tourists. These errors include overestimating cell service availability and underestimating temperature extremes in the park. Such misjudgments can not only diminish the experience but also pose real safety threats. The author aims to raise awareness about these common pitfalls to enhance visitors' safety and enjoyment during their excursions in this stunning natural landscape.
Many visitors assume they'll have cell service and underestimate the temperatures in the park.
Joshua Tree National Park has become one of the most popular US national parks, drawing in almost 3 million visitors last year alone.
As a travel writer who's lived in Palm Springs for almost 20 years, I've visited Joshua Tree National Park more times than I can count.
I've seen visitors make mistakes that range from mildly annoying to downright dangerous.
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