The Ultimate Quiz

Joshua Tree, California #1

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The Ultimate Joshua Tree Quiz... Are you ready? Let's Go!

How much do you REALLY know about Joshua Tree? Test your knowledge of the wild secrets and eccentric history that we share with YOU on our TOURS! We can almost guarantee that NOBODY will score 100%... but there can always be a first. Will it be YOU? After you answer "ALL" of the questions, you will have to share your email address with us. We promise not to SPAM your email ever. Our team "might" share updates for new tours, new t-shirts, etc., but zero trashy-spammy emails ever! And it begins with question #1...

1. How many people visit Joshua Tree each year?

We are using the stats from 2022. Just as a fun side note, the only year that the number of visitor has ever not "increased" is 2020 due to COVID. The number of people that visit the JTNP has ALWAYS increased year after year! If you are a true "numbers savant", you can CLICK HERE and see the JTNP visitor numbers since 1941... only 31,285 visitors back then!

2,505,286 2,942,382 3,153,619 3,058,294

2. Which of the following celebrities visited Joshua Tree "MOST RECENTLY"?

This can be subjective... but it is the last celeb that "we" have known to have visited last... and if it helps, we don't think it was Jason Momoa even though he is rumored to own a home in JT and also that he bought the abandoned Yucca Valley movie theater. 🙂 The answer to this question reached out to us to go on our tours... and we freaked out.

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3. The Joshua Tree National Monument was established in 1936 by President Roosevelt at the request of Minerva Hoyt. What year did the JTNP officially become Joshua Tree National "Park"? 1976 1994 1988 1997

4. How far will you drive if you visit the entire Joshua Tree National Park? (Gate to Gate to Gate)

The West Gate is located in Joshua Tree. The South Gate is located near Chiriaco Summit. The North Gate is located in 29 Palms. The number of miles is a rough number as you will likely drive off the beaten path to see campgrounds, mines, dams, and secrets... but generally, the answer to this question is shocking regardless!

When you go on our NATIONAL PARK TOUR, you will get a full size version of the map you see here as well as a stop-by-stop checklist of each location with lots of extra secrets and history. You will know EVERYTHING about the National Park! Click on the link below to read all of the sights & sites you will see:

National Park Tour: (46) locations inside the Park

68 miles 160 miles 101 miles 90

5. How many locations are there inside the Joshua Tree National Park?

When we reference "locations", we mean how many places can you legally stop, park, and visit. We know you could technically stop millions of times. With this question, we are focusing on the official roadside turnouts, picnic areas, and campgrounds.

Our National Park Tour streamlines "that" overwhelming number down to the (46) must-see locations inside the Park and we let you skip as many as you like if you see that they are too far e.g. the South Gate! We enhance the path that you will generally be forced to follow on the two paved roads in the Park.

National Park Tour: (46) locations inside the Park.

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168 190 233 147

6. George Van Tassel held UFO Conventions at Giant Rock during which span of years below?

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1953 - 1978 1942 - 1957 1939 - 1979 1966 - 1973

7. How far will you drive if you visit all of the unique locations OUTSIDE of the Joshua Tree National Park?

You can click on the link below to read about The Secret Tour and see how far it is... but fear not. You can always choose to SKIP locations at any time and make the tour as long or short as you like.

The Secret Tour: (49) locations outside the Park

57 miles 342 miles 99 miles 213 miles

8. Which of the following musicians have been to Joshua Tree? John-Lennon-The-Beatles-The-Joshua-Tree-Tapes-The-Secret-Tours-National-Park-Hiking-Climbing-Camping-2 John Lennon Jim Morrison Selena Alicia Key & Swizz Beatz All of the above

9. How far will you walk if you visit all of the unique locations inside the Village?

The answer to this question is if you visit "ALL" of the locations... if you choose the shortest route, you will only walk 1.0 mile. No matter which route you take, it will be amazing. And you are not "walking" the entire time. You will be stopping at each of our (24) locations and solving clues while enjoying the experiences around you.

When you go on our VILLAGE WALKING TOUR, you will get a full size version of the map you see here as well as a stop-by-stop checklist of each location with lots of extra secrets and history. You will know EVERYTHING about the often overlooked "Village"! Click on the link below to read all of the sights & sites you will see:

Village Walking Tour: (24) locations inside the Village

2.6 miles 8.4 miles 4.6 miles 12.7 miles

10. How many "areas" are there to visit in Joshua Tree?

You can CLICK HERE to take a look at our website and see what "areas" there are in the JTCA area... because it is NOT only the JTNP! We tried to break up the Joshua Tree "area" into more manageable pieces for people to enjoy. It just is not possible to see everything all at once... and you will thank us later for planning it all out for you.

Village Walking Tour: (24) locations inside the Village

National Park Tour: (46) locations inside the Park

The Secret Tour: (49) locations outside the Park

Inside the Village: VILLAGE WALKING TOUR Inside the National Park: NATIONAL PARK TOUR Joshua-Tree-National-Park-Yucca-Valley-Christ-Park-26 Outside the National Park: THE SECRET TOUR All of the Above: (Pick me)

11. On May 11, 1957, Wayne Sulo Aho attended a UFO Convention at Giant Rock. What did he see that day?

Wayne was an Army Intelligence Officer... which gives his stories a "little" more validity than most. Want to know a secret? We found a 600' crop circle EXACTLY where he said he saw a UFO land in the open desert... exactly.

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12. What movie made sure to include Joshua Trees in an ode to the original "desert jump scene"?

That Korean Key Fob though...

Palm Springs (2020) Vacation (1983) Joshua Tree (1993) Vacation (2015)

13. The richest person in the world regularly flew out to Giant Rock to visit his/her friend, George Van Tassel. Who is this famous Aviator?

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Amelia Earhart Howard Robard Hughes Jr. Charles Lindbergh Chesley Sullenberger

14. What size is the diameter of the "largest" crop circle found in the Joshua Tree area?

To help you take a guess at this, use the car in the center as a rough guide. "How many cars would fit end to end?" Remember, "diameter" is the full length across from edge to edge through the center of the circle. You will ONLY be able to see this on THE SECRET TOUR.

The Secret Tour: (49) locations outside the Park

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100' 1200' 200' 2400'

15. Who broke ground at the construction of the 1940's Western Movie set known as "Mane Street" in Pioneertown today?

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Clint Eastwood Gene Autry Roy Rogers John Wayne

16. What is the name of the world's largest boulder? Cap Rock Beaver Boulder Bulls-Eye Rock Giant Rock

17. What Famous Foursome used to visit the Jimmy Van Hausen Home/Restaurant atop Burnt Mountain? The Golden Pack The Rat Pack The A Pack The Wolf Pack

18. When "The Pack" from question #17 would helicopter in to the Jimmy Van Heusen House for dinner, where would they sleep for the night? 1145 E Vía Colusa, Palm Springs, CA 92262 70300 San Lorenzo Road, Mountain Center, CA 92561 70588 Frank Sinatra Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 58466 San Andreas Road, Yucca Valley, CA 92284

19. This movie was filmed in Joshua Tree even though the name is "down the hill." Joshua Tree (1993) Palm Springs (2020) Pee Wee's Big Adventure (1985) Alpha Dog (2006)

20. Which famous musician drove "The Blue Lady", a 1967 Ford Shelby GT500 Mustang, into the Joshua Tree National Park and did donuts in the desert?

The Blue Lady is the ONLY car he ever owned in his entire life! We show you where he filmed his Joshua Tree video on our Village Walking Tour.

Village Walking Tour: (24) locations inside the Village

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Jay-Z Jim Morrison Post Malone Machine-Gun Kelly

21. Which of the following movies is "NOT" connected to the nearby Cabazon Dinosaurs? Joshua Tree (1993) The Wizard (1989) Pee-Wee's Big Adventure (1985) Tears For Fears Everybody Wants To Rule The World (1985)

22. What is the name of the 7-year-old mentioned on the secret brick in the Squaw Tank Dam in the Joshua Tree National Park?

We will take you to this secret spot in the Park if you embark on our National Park Tour. You will be a JTNP Subject Matter Expert (SME) by the end of the tour... beyond an SME!

National Park Tour: (46) locations inside the Park

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Francis Bartholomew Richard William

23. What are the GPS Coordinates of Heart Rock?

If you are trying to score 100% on the quiz, you can type in the GPS for each answer and see where they are... they are all famous. 🙂

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33.98821608929676, -116.01329201121452 34.29433719178542, -116.40374090612086 34.13494024750688, -116.11005103123604 34.33289829384339, -116.38873936319868

24. What is the name of the nearby Volcano that is (and was) a famous stop on Route 66? Mount Vesuvius Amboy Crater Mount St. Helen Cotopaxi

25. How big, in square-miles, is Joshua Tree National Park?

If you are awesome with numbers, we will share that the Park has 792,623 acres... but we want square-miles. When you go on our NATIONAL PARK TOUR, you will get a full size version of the map you see here as well as a stop-by-stop checklist of each location with lots of extra secrets and history. You will know EVERYTHING about the National Park! Click on the link below to read all of the sights & sites you will see:

National Park Tour: (46) locations inside the Park

1235 Square Miles 1875 Square Miles 1119 Square Miles 2308 Square Miles

26. Big Josh is a member of the Muffler Man Cult that spans the entire Route 66 across the USA! Generally how many Muffler Men still exist?

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tens hundreds thousands tens of thousands millions

27. How many tons of stacked stones did it take to create the Rhythm of Life and Atlatl?

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28. What day did Gram Parsons pass away in Room #8 of the Joshua Tree Inn?

Did you know that Johnny Knoxville of Jackass fame starred in a movie about this WILD piece of Joshua Tree history? Click on this movie title, "Grand Theft Parsons" to watch the trailer and make it your next movie night. It is rated PG-13, not rated R if that matters to you! They take a lot of creative liberties, but it is a close "version" of the story and will give you the Gram Parsons vibes for your Joshua Tree experiences. We take you to both locations... where he died on our Village Walking Tour: (24) locations inside the Village and where the fire occurred on our National Park Tour: (46) locations inside the Park. Sorry Johnny Knoxville, it wasn't in an open desert. 🙂

09/17/1973 09/18/1973 09/19/1973 09/20/1973

29. Before its life as the World Famous Crochet Museum, what was the bright green structure used for?

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30. Noah Purifoy created 10-acres of recycled desert trash art... which of his pieces made its way to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and back again? noah-purifoy-2-joshua-tree-national-park-climbing-hiking-camping-adventure-tour-the-secret-tours

31. Have you been on any of our app-based, self-paced, self-guided Tours in Joshua Tree?

After you answer this question, we will ask for you email. You can then press the "VIEW RESULTS" button. Be patient. You quiz will be scored and you will see your score. You can then scroll up and the correct answers will be displayed for all of the questions.

There is no wrong answer to this question... we make both of the answers "correct" as far as the quiz is concerned. YES? Awesome! Make sure you go on all three. NO? Same... not a problem. Choose one of our tours that will be in the area that you plan to visit... Inside the Village, Inside the Park, or Outside the Park. We "enhance" your visit and "create" adventures!

Village Walking Tour: (24) locations inside the Village

National Park Tour: (46) locations inside the Park

The Secret Tour: (49) locations outside the Park

Please give our tours a chance to enhance your Joshua Tree Experience. You will be absolutely amazed and have the time of your lives on our unique adventures!

We have you solve clues, puzzles, and riddles at each unique location... and you can skip any location you wish so this is a truly a "Choose Your Own Adventure" format. We let you know how far the next clue is so you can skip at ANY time! Secrets, history, and knowledge that few will ever have... except you and those you share it with. Imagine a mash-up of Indiana Jones, National Treasure, scavenger hunts, escape rooms, and The Amazing Race all balled into one fabulous experience. Prepare for an adventure of a lifetime and stories you will share forever.

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