Joshua Tree National Park

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  1. 2. This moth, the Tegeticula synthetica, is responsible for pollinating the Joshua trees.
  2. 6. Popular rock formation located in Joshua Tree Park.
  3. 9. Ranch located in the park. Accessible only with a Ranger-led tour.
  4. 10. Legend has it that these pioneers named the tree after the biblical figure, Joshua because the limbs of the tree resembled arms outstretched in supplication, guiding the travelers westward just as Joshua had led the Israelites through the wilderness to the promised land.
  5. 11. Small city that sits just 16 miles east of Joshua Tree. Famous for its murals and artists. Here, you can enter the park from the main park entrance, known as the North Entrance.
  6. 13. Famous city less than an hour away from the Joshua Tree National Park. It has some of the best resorts in the area. Perfect for families or travelers visiting the park who want an all-inclusive accommodation.
  7. 14. Who was the President when Congress passed the act designating Joshua Tree as a National Park in 1994 (last name only)?
  8. 15. The Joshua Tree National Park straddles two deserts. The Colorado Desert and the _________Desert.
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  1. 1. The Joshua Tree National Park is located in this state.
  2. 2. The Joshua Tree is not actually a tree. It is this type of plant.
  3. 3. Barker Dam—located in Joshua Tree National Park—is also known as _________ Dam. It was constructed by early cattlemen, including C. O. Barker, in 1900.
  4. 4. Slow-moving, threatened reptile species that lives in Joshua Tree National Park.
  5. 5. Located in the northern portion of the park, this oasis provides a refuge among the desert mountains and is open to the public in the fall, winter, and spring.
  6. 7. This iconic rock band has an album named Joshua Tree.
  7. 8. President who designated Joshua Tree as a National Monument in 1936 (initials only).
  8. 10. In 1976, the California Desert Protection Act changed Joshua Tree from a national _________ to a national park.
  9. 12. The woman famous for campaigning to protect California’s desert plants. She worked with Hoover, and later Roosevelt to establish the Joshua Tree National Monument in 1936.