National park officials warn visitors of extremely high traffic for New Year's celebration in Joshua Tree. The park is a popular destination during the winter months, and the holiday weekend is expected to bring a surge in visitors.
If you're heading to Joshua Tree to escape the city and celebrate the New Year, national park officials are warning people to be prepared for especially high traffic. Donovan Smith, park ranger, told LAist it's best to plan ahead, but be flexible and explore all the desert has to offer, not just the known favorites. Joshua Tree is what's referred to as a “winter park,” with current temperatures rivaling summer and spring in other parts of the country.
The peak season is October through May, but long weekends and holiday breaks usually bring an even bigger influx of visitors. And although the weekends are usually a bit busier, the weekdays will likely be just as crowded, with New Year’s Day falling on Wednesday. If you're heading to Joshua Tree to escape the city and celebrate the New Year, national park officials are warning people to be prepared for especially high traffic. Joshua Tree is what's referred to as a “winter park,” with current temperatures rivaling summer and spring in other parts of the country. The peak season is October through May, but long weekends and holiday breaks usually bring an even bigger influx of visitors. The Joshua Tree Visitor Center alone, for example, can see more than 4,000 people each day. Donovan Smith, park ranger, told LAist it's best to plan ahead, but be flexible and explore all the desert has to offer, not just the known favorites. “Go into the park with not super high expectations, but with a sense of wonder and a sense of adventure — while doing it safely,” he said. visitor centers , or through the National Park Service app (which you can download for offline use when you lose cell service inside). Figure out what your top stops are going to be, but don’t get too caught up trying to stick to the plan. Parking lots will be full, and Joshua Tree could become drive-through only, so don’t waste an hour waiting for a spot to open up. That’s one of the biggest ways you can ruin a trip, Smith sai
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