Joshua Tree Sees Surge of Visitors Over Thanksgiving Weekend

Joshua Tree Sees Surge of Visitors Over Thanksgiving Weekend

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) -- Joshua Tree National Park is a popular, crowded destination during Thanksgiving weekend. Officials say to expect long lines, full campgrounds, and limited parking. Purchase your park entrance pass online in advance via Recreation.gov to save time at the gate. The park is busiest between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., also consider an alternate entrance. Park entrances in Twentynine Palms and Cottonwood are typically less crowd…