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Mojave National Preserveissue 14 / Spring 2009 N O Cti Olle C Nps National Park Service Park News & Guide U.S. Department of the Interior Mojave National PreserveIssue 14 / Spring 2009 N O cti OLLE C nps Sand verbena, brown-eyed primrose, and dune evening primrose soften the sand-blasted topography of the Devil’s Playground in spring 2008. Welcome to Mojave! Spring Wildflowers: A Riot of Color With mild temperatures and longer days, SPRING IS COMING TO MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE. WHILE spring is always a great time to visit the many people might assume that the winter skips over the desert, desert. Storms throughout the winter nothing could be farther from the truth. This winter, multiple snow months have provided plenty of mois- storms blanketed—even paralyzed—much of the Eastern Mojave. ture—we expect a memorable wildflower Even Kelso Depot and Kelso Dunes had snow on the ground a few season. By mid-late February, blooms begin at lower elevations, with the flower times. Combined with a few rainy days in the fall and winter and season continuing up to higher elevations the increasing warmth and sun of spring, the winter’s precipitation through May. should encourage a good wildflower season. sky OV jat GLORE W E As you are about to discover, the preserve A The seeds of many desert plants lie dormant near the ground sur- GEL encompasses a vast area of the Mojave matth an face until just the right conditions coax them into growth. Annual / / Desert ecosystem, and offers landscapes nps nps wildflowers, in particular, produce seeds that can wait for years, if unlike any you might see elsewhere, Desert mariposa lily Mojave mound cactus necessary, until there is enough water available for a sucessful grow- Calochortus kennedyi Echinocereus triglochidiatus including sand dunes, Joshua tree forests, ing season. When the rains fall in abundance, the wildflowers follow cactus gardens, lava beds, and cinder in an equally bountiful riot of color. cones. Here you will find opportunities Where the Wildflowers Are for quiet canyon hikes, backcountry road That riot of color moves slowly through Mojave, starting at the low- trips, and visits to old mines and military outposts. Stay at one of the developed est elevations and working its way higher as spring progresses. Some February March April May June campgrounds, or pick from hundreds of the earliest blooms can be spotted along Zzyzx Road, near the of backcountry campsites, and you will western border of the preserve. Lupine, various species of phacelia, experience the dark night sky and see many members of the daisy family, and beautiful displays of beaver- Annuals an amazing number of stars. Most of us tail cactus can be seen on the sides of the paved road leading to a don’t get to see this anymore, so enjoy it desert oasis. For flower seekers with sharp eyes, lilac sunbonnets and while you’re here. desert five-spots lurk amid rocky surfaces. Yuccas I’m also pleased to anounce that food Not long after Zzyzx, Kelbaker Road begins its own flower show. It is service is now offered at Kelso Depot, so difficult to list the many plants that often bloom on or near Kelbaker be sure to stop by during your trip! between Baker, Calif. and the cinder cones and lava beds. Showy Many adventures await you at Mojave plants like hairy sand verbena, dune evening primrose, bladder pod, Cacti National Preserve. I encourage you to and the slightly later desert mallow are obvious even at 55 miles per enhance your experience by taking short hour. Park your car and walk a few feet off the road, though, and walks in various habitats. Suggested you’ll find a wide range of flowers so small that several blooms can fit Joshua trees hikes are listed on page 7. For trip-plan- on a nickel. These miniatures include Fremont phacelia, purple mat, Uncommon below 3,000 feet ning advice or to learn more about park broad-flowered gilia, woolly daisies, and the Mojave gold poppy. resources and management activities, rangers are on duty at all information = Elevations below 3,000 feet. = Elevations above 3,000 feet. In good years, the Joshua tree forest blanketing Cima Dome puts on centers. You may also visit us online or a show that is impossible to miss. Joshua trees, Mojave yuccas, and contact park staff by phone as indicated banana yuccas all produce massive, showy, and slightly alien-looking on the second page of this guide. blooms late in the spring. Multiple types of cactus contribute bright Mojave National Preserve’s variation in elevation ensures a long, colors along with tall stands of penstemon along Cima Road. if spread out, flower-viewing season. From early to late spring, and even very early summer, flowers are blooming somewhere in the Penstemon makes an even more abundant appearance in the Mid preserve. To get the most out of your trip, check the website and talk Hills region. This area still shows significant scarring from a wildflire to a park ranger at any information center (see page 2 for more info.). in 2005, but also has tremendous potential for wildflower displays. Rangers can help you choose the best place—the best elevation—to Dennis Schramm The northern portion of the Mid Hills to Hole-in-the-Wall Trail can see a wide range of beautiful spring wild flowers. Superintendent be carpeted with penstemon, giant four-o-clocks, desert mallow, cactus, and a variety of smaller flowers at the end of spring. Angela Glore, Volunteer-in-Parks (VIP) 3 Mojave’s Roads 4 Climate Change 6 Campgrounds Essential Information…2 Just getting around Mojave National Preserve, What do springs, seeps, and Joshua trees have Mojave National Preserve is a camper’s para- Nature & Science…4 the third largest unit of the National Park in common? They’re critical compo- dise. Developed campgrounds, roadside camp- System in the contiguous United States, can nents of the Mojave Desert ecosystem, ing, and backcountry camping offer oppor- Faces & Places…5 be a trial for some. But it need not be. Plan and global climate change threat- tunities for individuals and groups of diverse ahead and prioritize; familiarize yourself ens them all. Mojave National ages, interests, and skills. Careful planning and Camping…6 with Mojave’s paved and dirt roads and the Preserve is taking steps to knowledge of camping rules and regulations major sites to see along the way. And monitor potential impacts and will help ensure an enjoyable and safe experi- Hiking…7 remember—you won’t see it all in one ensure a healthy and sustainable ence for you, future visitors, and the fragile day (but you can always come back)... desert for future generations. desert environment... Mojave National Preserve Map…8 nps COLLEctiON Printed on 40% post-consumer recycled paper with soy-based inks National Park Service “Dry Heat:” Defining Desert Climate U.S. Department of the Interior As WINTER TURNS TO SPRING, VISITORS seeking warmth in the desert might be Mojave Temperatures: Average High / Low surprised to encounter eager local residents, themselves anticipating a change to warmer Mojave National Preserve Granite Mountain Zzyzx times. While scorching summer tempera- Elevation 4,200 feet Elevation 930 feet Established in 1994, Mojave National Pre- tures are characteristic of most of the world’s January 50°F / 36°F 61°F / 34°F serve encompasses 1.6 million acres ranging deserts—the Mojave is no exception—win- in elevation from 800’ near Baker to 7,929’ ters can be downright chilly. Indeed, aca- February 54°F / 38°F 69°F / 40°F at Clark Mountain. Although most of the demic definitions have little to do with heat. park lies in the Mojave Desert, the south- March 59°F / 41°F 74°F / 46°F east section grades into the Sonoran Desert, Deserts are generally understood as dry and elements of the Great Basin Desert are places, where potential evaporation exceeds April 68°F / 48°F 83°F / 53°F found at higher elevations east of the Gran- precipitation. But rainfall in the Mojave ite, Providence, and New York mountains. Desert varies by both time of year and eleva- May 75°F / 54°F 93°F / 61°F tion. Most rain falls between November and Superintendent April. Zzyzx, elevation 930 feet, gets an aver- Dennis Schramm June 85°F / 63°F 103°F / 70°F age of only 3.37 inches of precipitation per year. At 4,200 feet in the Granite Mountains, Deputy Superintendent July 90°F / 67°F 109°F / 77°F Larry Whalon the average is 8.5 inches. August 89°F / 66°F 107°F / 75°F Chief Ranger As anyone who has visited Mojave National David Ashe Preserve during July will testify, however, September 83°F / 61°F 100°F / 68°F definitions can be a poor source of comfort. Chief, Resource Interpretation The desert is hot (the “World’s Tallest Ther- October 73°F / 52°F 77°F / 55°F Linda Slater mometer” in nearby Baker, Calif. records summer temperatures exceeding 120°F). Newspaper Editor November 59°F / 41°F 73°F / 46°F Fortunately, and much like precipitation, Michael Glore temperatures, too, vary across space and December 50°F / 34°F 62°F / 34°F Mailing Address through time. At low elevations, tempera- 2701 Barstow Road tures above 100°F typically begin in May Average Annual 8.5 inches 3.37 inches Barstow, CA 92311 and can last into October. The mountains Precipitation offer a considerably (and relatively) cooler Web and E-mail “retreat,” averaging 90°F in July, the hottest www.nps.gov/moja month of the year. In spring and summer, come to Mojave Na- Remember that dryness—not heat—defines For e-mail, click “Contact Us” tional Preserve prepared for any eventuality.
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