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Natural History of the
Mojave Desert

Local History of the
Morongo Basin

Visit Joshua Tree
National Park

Museum receives
generous bequest from
Cleo Hawley

Conservation Corner

What can you do to protect the environment?

Native American Culture
of the Morongo Basin

The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is a member of the American Association of Museums,
Western Museums Association and the California Association of Museums.
The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is administered by the Town of Yucca Valley

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