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Joshua Tree National Park, California
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In 1968, Edward Abbey reflected that in the desert the strangeness and wonder of existence are emphasized by the comparative sparsity of flora and fauna, with life given space and standing vivid against lifeless sand and barren rock. This land can appear stark and unfinished, or suggest mineral wealth, defense testing grounds, alternative energy sources, or a vast recreational playground, yet it is also a diverse, thriving ecosystem.
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