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Joshua Tree NP VSP Visitor Study
April 3–9, 2004


Figure 9: Sources of information used by visitor groups prior to this visit



Table 5: “Other” sources of information used by visitors
N=50 comments
Source Number of time mentioned

Climbing guide books/magazine 5
Heard a song about it 5
Road maps 5
Live in the area 5
Brochure at hotels, motels, etc. 4
Once visited as a child 3
Hiking clubs/stores 3
NPS employees 3
NPS maps and guides 3
College classes 3
Previous visit to California 2
Scout outing 2
Books on desert 2
Friends/relatives 2
Stargazing map 1
Online wildflower information 1
Birding guides 1
AAA tour books 1


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