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Sep 14, 2012, 1:24 pm

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Originally Posted by Exdon

Joshua Tree NP in CA would be a big detour, but you see a lot of Joshua Trees on HY 93. It's named Joshua Tree Pkwy for a reason.

And going north on I 17, then east in HW 74 bypasses any NW PHX congestions. It's a great drive and I would go for it any time rather than flying.

You are right on both counts of course. I forgot that while there were Joshua trees, it wasn't in the National Park. And also AZ-74 to I-17 is a smart way to avoid traffic, good call on both counts.

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