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The official Twitter feed of Joshua Tree National Park. 792,510 acres of wild and scenic desert, rich with natural beauty and cultural history. #FindYourPark
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Joined March 2009
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SO YOU SEE, JOSHUA TREE ISN'T "JUST A BARREN DESERT", ALL DESERTS ARE ACTUALLY COMPLEX ECOSYSTEMS FULL OF LIFE. YOU HAVE THE JOSHUA TREES THEMSELVES, PLUS 800+ OTHER PLANT SPECIES, 400+ WILDLIFE SPECIES, AND DON'T EVEN GET ME STARTED ON THE GEOGRAPHY-
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A full moon on Halloween? What in the 2020? Full moons on Halloween are incredibly rare — the last time this occurred was in 2001 and it won't occur for another 19 years. This full moon will also be a Blue Moon, meaning it is the second full moon in one calendar month.
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Today’s tea:
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_(_____)_______)_____)____)_
\ Hiking off-trail doesn’t /
\ make you look cool / |
\ it makes you look /___|
\ lost /
\__________________/
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PSA: nobody on the trail wants to hear the music blasting out of your speaker
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We are a desert. However, when people write that we are a dessert, we appreciate that.
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What do social media and campground fire pits have in common? They're the only places allowed to be lit 🔥
#FindYourPark
#nationalparkservice
#dollypartonchallenge
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May all those who visit find inspiration in the resilience of desert life- which in the harshest of conditions find a way to thrive
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Keep calm and look up, let’s give thanks for another beautiful day!
What are you grateful for today?
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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RARE AURORA SEEN IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK✨
Campers in the park last night were in for a real treat if they stayed up to stargaze, stealing glimpses of the phenomenon.
#WeWish
#HatersWillSayItsPhotoshop
#ItIsButShhh
#AprilFools
#InternationalDarkSkyPark
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An overwhelming consensus—over 97%—of climate scientists agree that human activity is the driving force behind today's rate of global temperature increase. Natural factors that impact the climate are still at work, but cannot account for today’s rapid warming.
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Joshua trees raising the bar for perfect desert views!
Photo: NPS / Brad Sutton
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Sunrise or sunset - which do you prefer?
Joshua Tree National Park is beautiful at both times of the day, but the wonderful thing about sunrises and sunsets is they can be enjoyed from anywhere, even your own backyard!
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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Visitors: So what's there to see at Joshua Tree National Park?
Us:
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From our "trees" to yours, happy holidays!
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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Night sky viewing in Joshua Tree National Park is always spectacular, but until July 23rd, you may spot something extra special in our dark skies!
Comet
#NEOWISE
can be seen hovering just below the Big Dipper right after sunset and late into the evening.
Photo: NPS / E. Hassell
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Cloudy skies may not be what you have in mind for the desert, but they often result in spectacular sunrises and sunsets!
Photo: NPS / Kurt Moses
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Blooms come in all shapes, sizes, and colors 🌺🌼🌻🌷
How can we protect them? By staying on trail.
Photos: NPS / Brad Sutton, Hannah Schwalbe, Emily Hassell
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We’ll allow counter arguments. But still, we will die on this hill.
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Today is World Ranger Day, an internationally recognized day to celebrate the work rangers do to protect the planet’s natural treasures and cultural heritage!
We want to express our gratitude to all park rangers who work to protect and preserve the environment around the world👏
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⛔️As of Saturday, August 19th, Joshua Tree National Park will be temporarily closing due to Hurricane Hilary. Visitors are encouraged to stay at home and seek shelter. The reopening date will be announced after assessments of safety and road damage. ⛔️
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Tell me how beautiful the Mojave and Colorado Deserts are without telling me!
Photos: NPS / Brad Sutton
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Where's the most beautiful place to watch the
#sunset
? Everywhere!
Sunset as viewed from the Oasis of Mara trail.
Photo: NPS / Glauco Puig-Santana
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Meep meep! Yes, the greater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) is one of the many
#BirdsOfJoshuaTree
, and can often be seen hanging around picnic areas. Just remember: please do not feed or touch the wildlife, no matter how much they may beg!
Photo: NPS / Hannah Schwalbe
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See Joshua Tree through a different lens.
Have you noticed the elaborate details that make up Joshua Tree National Park?
Photos: NPS / Sutton, Hannawacker, Harrison
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And you thought Joshua Tree was just rocks, ravens, and those funky looking “trees”.
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Looking for a moment of peace? Enjoy this video of gentle snow falling near Keys View in the park last night.
What little moments bring you
#PeaceInParks
?
Video: NPS / Emily Hassell
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Sorry to all the at-home quarantine bakers…but we think we made the best loaf🥖Our Breadloaf boulder is just toasty enough to enjoy during a desert hike!
Joshua Tree is home to different sizes of boulders with different shapes!
What is a rock formation that stands out to you?
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Trying to give a hoot about football on Superb Owl Sunday like:
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Hello slightly dehydrated visitor; this is your reminder to take a sip of water!
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The only time when it’s okay to touch a
#tortoise
is to remove them from the road. Just remember to move them slow, low, and in the direction they are already going. You may look
#funny
as you move them, but keeping the tortoise calm is important.
#NationalParkWeek
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We ❤️ y'all!
Gratitude is the attitude for National Park Week and we’re not taking you for granite.
Thank you to our visitors, park partners, volunteers, staff, & supporters. We appreciate the time, energy, and love you’ve put towards enjoying & conserving our national parks.
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No, I don’t want no shrub, a shrub is a plant that can’t get no love from me🎶🌱
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Due to Hurricane Hilary, Joshua Tree NP could experience heavy rainfall in/around the park from Saturday 19-Monday 21. Park management is initiating multiple closures, listed in the thread below:
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⚠️Park Update⚠️
Tropical Storm Hilary dropped over 2 inches of rainfall on Joshua Tree NP, bringing heavy flooding and debris. Our staff worked hard to clear these storm impacts, and thanks to their work, the park is now open! Updates in the thread below:
📷: NPS/ Alex Snay
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Yesterday, the park experienced a small fire in the dumpster by Boy Scout Trail. The year 2020 is already a big enough dumpster fire, so please do your part in preventing
#wildfires
by only building fires in established fire rings!
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Although desert wildlife can be more elusive than wildlife in other parks and areas of the world, it just makes it that much more exciting to spot them!
What wildlife have you spotted in Joshua Tree?
Photo: NPS / Alessandra Puig-Santana
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The park is made up of two deserts, the Mojave and the Colorado. How can you tell what desert you are in?
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Snow early this morning right outside the park entrance. It came seemingly out of nowhere and is melting away just as quickly with the sun. Fleeting magic in Joshua Tree National Park!
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What’s wrong with this picture?
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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Watch out for ghouls, goblins, witches, warlocks, and werewolves in the park tomorrow 🎃
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Starting June 14, the 49 Palms Trail will be closed to allow bighorn sheep undisturbed access to the oasis water. The park is under extreme drought conditions and herds must rely on the water to survive. The closure will remain until summer monsoons increase water availablitly.
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Oh, my, God. Becky, look at that rock.
It is so big.
I can't believe it's just so round, it's like
Out there, I mean - gross. Look!
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“I'm trying very hard not to connect with people right now.” – David, Schitt's Creek
Joshua Tree does not have any cell phone service, so disconnecting from the outside world is inevitable.
What is your favorite way to appreciate the outdoors and connect while visiting?
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It’s so hot… even the Joshua trees are sweating!
It’s so hot… the monzogranite wishes it was back in the Earth’s crust!
It’s so hot… a California quail laid an omelet!
Here is a reminder to drink water in this heat wave! What are you doing to beat the heat?
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Joshua Tree National Park is a place for all to be who they want to be and love who they want to love.
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Today’s tea: dog edition
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_(_____)______)_____)_____)_
\ Just because you want /
\ to bring your dog / |
\ doesn't mean you /___|
\ should /
\__________________/
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It’s getting hot in here... so keep on all your clothes! Believe it or not, wearing long loose clothing is better than wearing shorts while you are in the desert. Not only does it protect you from the sun, but it also keeps you cool!
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Ladies and gentlemen, the best rock climber in the park.
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Merry Christmas!
We received suspicious reports last night of a large bearded man flying what appeared to be a sleigh. Several reporting parties said that it was pulled by bighorn sheep or some sort of deer.
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Happy Earth Day! Today and every day, we celebrate natural spaces all over the world.
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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Happy Wildlife Wednesday!
"Wren" in Joshua Tree, see if you can spot the cactus wren!
They are the biggest wren in the United States and choose to nest in cacti.
NPS Photo
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Profile picture vs. Real life
Photos: NPS / Hannah Schwalbe
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2020 has been a tough year, so we are taking a time-out to enjoy peaceful moments at national parks!
We like to look at the bright side, so we invite you to think: what is one peaceful moment you owe to 2020, one you might not have experienced in a different year?
#FindingPeace
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Interested in staying updated about Joshua Tree National Park? Follow the link below to receive updates via email:
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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And may they be reminded that sometimes, even the hardiest of all of nature needs protecting too.
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It’s always “aw qt” but never “kasdfw”
(keep a safe distance from wildlife)
Photo: NPS / Brad Sutton
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Did you know that North America houses only 158 desert fan palm oases, with Joshua Tree National Park claiming five of these rare treasures?
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Little known fact: 110% of balloons released in Southern California land in Joshua Tree.
We regularly find balloons littered in the park. Be careful not to release balloons into the atmosphere. And if you see a balloon in the park, please carry it out with you.
NPS/Shay Spatz
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Come on down to Joshua Tree National Park: we've got big boulders the size of small boulders and small boulders the size of... smaller boulders! Many are roadside accessible (but thankfully not blocking the road). What boulders large and small have you seen at Joshua Tree?
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Clouds add the right touch to the perfect sunset picture! What has been your best sunset picture in Joshua Tree National Park?
Share with us by tagging
#ShareTheExperience
Photo: NPS / Alessandra Puig-Santana
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Nom nom nom!
The torts are out and chowing down! They spend most of the year in underground burrows, but now is when they “spring” out looking for some fresh greens and a mate!
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Visiting Joshua Tree sometimes feels like entering another world. Terabithia, the Land of Oz, Middle Earth–what magical place do you think of when you travel to the park?
#GetOutside
Photo: NPS / Glauco Puig-Santana
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When the trees just don't please: a review of our reviews.
Review 1: We give this review 3 stars. Hot? Absolutely. Boring? That’s a choice. Too rocky? We do have, like, A LOT of rocks.
🧵
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When you're trying to enjoy the night sky but someone is setting off illegal fireworks.
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Joshua Tree’s many species of cacti are a beautiful sight, but don’t let your guard down around them! It’s all too easy to brush up against a cactus in this environment and get yourself into a “prickle.”
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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Have you ever heard the saying “half the park is after dark”? In the summer months at Joshua Tree, this saying is especially true! With temperatures exceeding 100 degrees during the day, the cool night air is a welcome solace.
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The night sky is full of wonders. What is your favorite thing about the night sky?
#HalfTheParkIsAfterDark
Photo: NPS / Hannah Schwalbe
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The things you get to see when you’re a wildlife camera.
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PSST…did you know it’s our birthday week?🎂🥳
That’s right, this Saturday, August 10th, we turn 88. Although many say age is just a number, we look back on these 88 years of land preservation and visitor recreation with pride!
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The Mojave Desert is usually a hot, dry place – but it can get pretty chilly in the winter, especially if the wind picks up. Don’t forget your warm layers!
Photo: NPS / Glauco Puig-Santana
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Top 10 best hikes in Joshua Tree National Park:
10. It's
9. Not
8. Fair to
7. Rank
6. Trails
5. That
4. Appeal to
3. Different
2. Visitors
1. Hidden Valley Nature Trail
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Some consider the desert to be a desolate place without life. These stereotypes could not be further from the truth. From the smallest lady bug to the largest bighorn sheep, the desert is full of life! What is the most surprising creature you have seen on your visit?
NPS photo
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Here is your daily reminder to finish hiking by 10 am!
If you arrive later than this, consider making your visit a drive-through visit with picture breaks at scenic locations.
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These photos were taken within hours of each other! Always check the local radar when visiting public lands or ask a park "rain-ger" for the forecast!
#WeatherSafety
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Mountains and boulders and sand oh my!
The geological story of Joshua Tree is told through its rocks like pages of a book.
When you look at the vast desert landscape, what do you think is the most interesting geological feature?
Photo: NPS / Robb Hannawacker
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Why did the tortoise cross the road? To get to the other side!
Tortoises walk with confidence: they know where they're going and where they want to be! If you spot a tortoise in the road, the best way to assist is by playing crossing guard if it is safe to do so.
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You should only move a tortoise if it's in imminent danger of being hit by a car. If that's the case, here's how to move a tortoise the right way:
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I turn 83 today!
Happy Birthday to me,
@joshuatreenps
!
Not lookin’ too shabby, if I do say so myself.
illustration : NPS / Madeline Cass
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Wishing you a joyful holiday season from all of us at Joshua Tree National Park!
We are delighted to contribute to the holiday memories of many and eagerly anticipate welcoming visitors throughout the remainder of this year and into 2024!
(Photo taken Feb. 2019)
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Leaping away from 2020 as fast as we can!
Photo: NPS / Kelsey Graczyk
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We’re so happy to be back at work, pointing at things again.
#RangersPointingAtThings
#ResurrectingOldHashtags
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Joshua Tree has the most magnificent animals of any national park. The fashion sense of the Gambel’s quail is to die for, and we are over quail-ified for the runway.
#WalkOffWednesday
,
#NPSFW
,
#NYFW
NPS Photo
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Emissions from burning of fossil fuels have increased the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. This amplifies the greenhouse effect.
Human activity is affecting the land, oceans, & atmosphere, altering the balance of the climate system & causing global changes.
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Let us list the ways the desert is special.
A thread
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Be present in the beauty of nature.
Photo: NPS / Emily Hassell
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Joshua Tree National Park will temporarily close at 8 am on Thursday, January 10, to allow staff to address sanitation, safety, and resource protection issues in the park that have arisen during the lapse in appropriations.
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Due to their high heart rate and small body size, the average hummingbird must eat at least half its weight in nectar and insects per day in order to survive. If the average person had this same metabolism, they would need to eat roughly 150,000 calories per day!
#NationalBirdDay
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