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  1. Dec 24

    From our "trees" to yours, happy holidays! Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell

    The cloudy sky over a field of Joshua trees is illuminated pink and purple.
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  2. Dec 22

    Video: A 2.5 hour timelapse of Keys View at sunset, cars gradually filling the parking lot, and people crowding around the overlook.

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  3. Dec 22

    Watching this timelapse, you don't need to be a detective to notice that: 1) Joshua Tree is beautiful 😍 2) Joshua Tree is busy 🚗🚙 And it's not just Keys View, if you're coming to Joshua Tree this holiday weekend, be prepared for long lines and limited parking wherever you go!

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  4. Dec 21

    Native to Eurasia, cheatgrass is an invasive species in the US. It grows faster and spreads farther than most native plants. By clearing shrubs and non-native grasses around important trees, managers hope to minimize fire risk in critical Joshua tree habitats.

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  5. Dec 21

    Have you ever heard of cheatgrass? This month an crew has been removing cheatgrass from important Joshua tree habitat as part of a fuels reduction program. Invasive cheatgrass often leads to larger and more frequent wildland fires, which threaten Joshua trees.

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  6. Dec 17

    The holiday season said "hello" to Joshua Tree ❄️ Tuesday's storm brought a fine layer of snow to high elevations. A fast-melting but festive reminder that the first day of winter is next week! What does winter look like where you are? Photo: NPS / Michael Faist

    The mountainous Mojave Desert on a cloudy, blue sky day. Snowy mountains in the distance, and a half-snowy, half-desert scene in the foreground.
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  7. Dec 17

    Yes! While Joshua Tree is home to many venomous species, you can only find one poisonous vertebrate: the red-spotted toad. Their parotoid (poison) glands aren't enough to threaten humans—but they nonetheless helps defend these tiny, unique, desert-dwelling amphibians!

    Two red-spotted toads mostly submerged in murky water.
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  8. Dec 16

    Does Joshua Tree have any poisonous animals? (Remember: Venomous = dangerous when they bite you. Poisonous = dangerous when you bite them.)

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  9. Dec 9

    This week, in Joshua Tree: Rain! A rare and wonderful reminder that winter is on its way—bringing colder, windier, and wetter weather. Don't be fooled by the sunny reputation! On your next visit, bring layers of both sunscreen 😎 and warm clothes 🥶 Photo: NPS / Brad Sutton

    The silhouette of a Joshua tree in a sunset rain.
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  10. Nov 26

    Do you have plans to today?

    A person standing on rocks at sunset looking towards distant mountains.
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  11. Nov 25

    When you finish all of the food on your plate and need to lie down... Wishing everyone a happy and restful Thanksgiving! Photo: NPS / Hannah Schwalbe

    A sleepy juvenile barn owl in a palm tree.
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  12. Nov 24

    Are you coming to Joshua Tree this week? Thanksgiving weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year in Joshua Tree. Rangers and Volunteers (pictured here) will be on-site to help, but you can help yourself by planning ahead! "Prepare For Crowds"

    A volunteer helps a line of cars in joshua tree.
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  13. Nov 23

    This month, a crew with the Ancestral Lands Conservation Corps has been hard at work in Joshua Tree. Among other projects like fuels reduction, the all-indigenous crew planted native plants to rehabilitate roadside areas that had been disturbed by OHV's. Thank you ALCC!

    Watering a saltbush plant whose PVC-tube container has been placed in a recently-dug hole.
    Three ALCC crew members use an auger to dig a hole in the ground.
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  14. Nov 19

    Pop quiz! Everybody knows that cactus spines are an excellent defense—cacti are practically the porcupines of the plant world. But these spines help with more than just defense. Do you know any other ways that spines help cacti to survive in the desert? Photo: NPS/Brad Sutton

    Silver cholla cactus, closeup on spines.
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  15. Nov 16

    Work at Joshua Tree as a Digital Media Technician! Videographers are encouraged to apply.

    A photographer points her camera at wildfire smoke covering the sky.
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    Nov 11

    On , and throughout the year, we remember our country’s veterans and the sacrifices they endured to defend our freedoms. 🇺🇸

    Small American flag with mountains in the background.
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  17. Nov 10

    Basking in the fall sunshine. The desert environment can be extreme so the quail need to enjoy these beautiful, warm fall days while they can! What can our quail expect for winter? ✔️Sun ✔️Rain ✔️Snow ✔️Wind ✔️Hot days ✔️Cold days ✔️Cold nights Photo by Danner Bradshaw

    A quail stands on a rock and holds its head high.
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  18. Nov 6

    Joshua Tree National Park will host the US Capitol Christmas Tree tomorrow at Cap Rock from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.

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  19. Nov 4

    The best hike is the one in wilderness, away from crowds. When visiting Joshua Tree on busy weeks, consider seeking out the road (or trail) less traveled. What are your favorite “off the beaten path” trails and places in Joshua Tree?

    A hiker in a yellow shirt walks towards the setting sun as it paints the landscape of Joshua trees and desert plants in a golden hue.
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  20. Oct 30

    Watch out for ghouls, goblins, witches, warlocks, and werewolves in the park tomorrow 🎃

    A person in a ghost costume standing on top of a rock formation
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