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FAQ How was the Joshua tree named? Mormon immigrants named it after the biblical figure Joshua, as if its limbs were outstretched in prayer. List of questions  1. Q. What can be seen in Joshua Tree NP?  2. Q. How was the Joshua tree named?  3. Q. What else is there to do in Yucca Valley? 1. Q. What can be seen in Joshua Tree NP? A. The odd-looking Joshua trees, various cacti, unusual rock formations, and abandoned mines and ranches.   2. Q. How was the Joshua tree named? A. Mormon immigrants named it after the biblical figure Joshua, as if its limbs were outstretched in prayer.   3. Q. What else is there to do in Yucca Valley? A. By traveling a short distance out of town, one can visit Pioneertown, Gubler Orchids, Giant Rock, Hi-Desert Nature Museum, the mysterious Integratron and Black Rock canyon. A national Park hiking and camping area.