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Mojave National Preserve, California
United States National Parks - a network of nearly
400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across
the nation. The treasures in this system – the first
of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the
American people to preserve, protect, and share,
the legacies of this land. These pages
400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across
the nation. The treasures in this system – the first
of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the
American people to preserve, protect, and share,
the legacies of this land. These pages
provide a sampling of some National Parks. Perhaps this will spark an interest that
will inspire you to seek more information and explore national parks throughout the
United States.
will inspire you to seek more information and explore national parks throughout the
United States.
Mojave National Preserve, California
Desert solitude in Southern California
Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree
forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6
million acre park. A visit to its canyons, mountains and mesas
will reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads, and
rock-walled military outposts. Located between Los Angeles
and Las Vegas, Mojave provides serenity and solitude from
the crowds of major metropolitan areas.
Desert solitude in Southern California
Singing sand dunes, volcanic cinder cones, Joshua tree
forests, and carpets of wildflowers are all found at this 1.6
million acre park. A visit to its canyons, mountains and mesas
will reveal long-abandoned mines, homesteads, and
rock-walled military outposts. Located between Los Angeles
and Las Vegas, Mojave provides serenity and solitude from
the crowds of major metropolitan areas.
Mojave National Preserve: the Mojave, Great Basin and
Sonoran. Dozens of seeps and springs coupled with varied
elevations and soil types create microhabitats that support a
communities of white fir and chaparral and the densest, largest
Joshua tree forest are all found here.
Geologically, the region is just as diverse as it is ecologically.
Mountain ranges, dry river beds, great mesas, towering sand
dunes, striking cinders cones, domes and lava flows define
Mojave. Ancient rocks that date back to 2.5 billion years old
have been discovered in the Clark Mountains.
Temperatures vary considerably along with the great range in
elevation, from 7,929 feet at Clark Mountain to 880 feet near
Baker. Summer temperatures average from 90 to upwards of
105 degrees, while lows in the winter can plummet to the 20's
and blanket the Mojave with snow. As elevations effect
temperatures, so too does it influence precipitation. Mountain
areas receive around 9 inches annually, while lower lying
areas near Baker average only 3.37 inches. At least 25 percent
of precipitation falls in localized summer monsoon
thunderstorms.
Much of Mojave National Preserve appears to be barren, nearly
lifeless. Signs of animal life are subtle and easily overlooked.
Closer investigation reveals that the desert is home to many
animals. Birds and lizards are seen most frequently, but time
of day, weather, and season all play a role in determining
which animals are active. Desert animals must survive in
brutal heat with light vegetative cover. They are supremely
adapted to manage the temperature and moisture stresses. A
large percentage of desert animals are nocturnal, or active at
night, allowing them to evade higher temperatures and
predators. Nocturnal animals include most desert rodents,
bats, owls, mountain lion, skunks, and foxes. Other animals are
crepuscular, active at dawn and dusk. Diurnal animals, active
during the day, are the most dynamic in that their activity
periods change based on temperature and season.
Sonoran. Dozens of seeps and springs coupled with varied
elevations and soil types create microhabitats that support a
communities of white fir and chaparral and the densest, largest
Joshua tree forest are all found here.
Geologically, the region is just as diverse as it is ecologically.
Mountain ranges, dry river beds, great mesas, towering sand
dunes, striking cinders cones, domes and lava flows define
Mojave. Ancient rocks that date back to 2.5 billion years old
have been discovered in the Clark Mountains.
Temperatures vary considerably along with the great range in
elevation, from 7,929 feet at Clark Mountain to 880 feet near
Baker. Summer temperatures average from 90 to upwards of
105 degrees, while lows in the winter can plummet to the 20's
and blanket the Mojave with snow. As elevations effect
temperatures, so too does it influence precipitation. Mountain
areas receive around 9 inches annually, while lower lying
areas near Baker average only 3.37 inches. At least 25 percent
of precipitation falls in localized summer monsoon
thunderstorms.
Much of Mojave National Preserve appears to be barren, nearly
lifeless. Signs of animal life are subtle and easily overlooked.
Closer investigation reveals that the desert is home to many
animals. Birds and lizards are seen most frequently, but time
of day, weather, and season all play a role in determining
which animals are active. Desert animals must survive in
brutal heat with light vegetative cover. They are supremely
adapted to manage the temperature and moisture stresses. A
large percentage of desert animals are nocturnal, or active at
night, allowing them to evade higher temperatures and
predators. Nocturnal animals include most desert rodents,
bats, owls, mountain lion, skunks, and foxes. Other animals are
crepuscular, active at dawn and dusk. Diurnal animals, active
during the day, are the most dynamic in that their activity
periods change based on temperature and season.
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