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Once upon a time, much of the Antelope Valley was dotted with native Joshuas and Junipers. These days they are much scarcer, having been removed to facilitate farming and housing, but you can still enjoy admiring large stands of these unusual trees in the Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park. Most visitors to the park come to enjoy exploring the two trails on foot – the Ripley Nature Trail is just a ¼ mile long and is suitable for just about all ages. The Red Juniper Trail is about a mile long and is also considered to be easy. The best time of year to visit is spring and summer, when the Joshua trees are covered in white showy blooms and are surrounded by wildflowers.

Arthur B. Ripley Desert Woodland State Park, 205th Street W, Lancaster, CA 93534, 661-946-6092

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