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JoshuaTreeNP

  1. Get a front-row seat for solar eclipse on 5/20. Solar fun from noon to sunset then a night sky program at Oasis VC. ht.ly/aRkSB ~sk
  2. Come out to Hidden Valley for the final Climbers Coffee of the spring season on May 6. Thanks for a great season.- br ow.ly/i/Bs6G
  3. Saturday at noon: campgrounds are full! See other camping options at ht.ly/azYP9. ~sk
  4. Watch "picture yourself in a national park" videos created to celebrate #NationalParkWeek. ht.ly/atXtW ~sk
  5. Boulderers please note: Lonely Stones 3 is permanently closed to climbing. Please respect all closures. - br ow.ly/i/zT35
  6. Climbers Coffee season will continue until Sunday, May 13. Bring your mug to Hidden Valley CG Sat & Sun @ 8 am. - br
  7. Need 911? Cell service is spotty. An emergency phone is attached to the bathroom @ Intersection Rock Parking Lot.Look for the red sign. - br
  8. Here we go again, as the 40 mph gusts, rain, and snow forecast for Friday replace our comfortable spring weather. Bring your jacket! ~sk
  9. Campgrounds continue to fill daily. Without a reservation, you will need a Plan B for weekend camping in the park: ht.ly/a5pTk ~sk
  10. @Spring Break @campgrounds: topside is full this Monday afternoon. Download overflow options here: ht.ly/a2ouE ~sk
  11. Wildflowers are at their peak south of Cottonwood VC. Park and walk into the washes for the best displays. ht.ly/9PdbI ~sk
  12. We just published the new design of our Facebook page. Take a look at ht.ly/9P6Lh ~sk
  13. The Leave No Trace Traveling Trainers will be @ Climbers Coffee on Sat. Bring your wind jacket and coffee mug to Hidden Valley CG @ 8am -br
  14. Our warm spell may be blown away this weekend by the 40 mph gusts, rain, & snow being forecast. go.usa.gov/P6V ~sk
  15. Help to restore the old road by Intersection Rock on 3/24. Food and fun to follow. ht.ly/9owCP - br
  16. @FrankMuniz Maybe, but the sun is out today and the blanket of snow is melting quickly. ow.ly/i/sTOL
  17. Guess the formation and name the classic climb. - br ow.ly/i/sTM3
  18. Joshua Tree's rocks dry quickly after storms- so bring your climbing shoes & coffee mug to Climbers Coffee on Sat. - br ow.ly/i/sTJw
  19. Twelve inches of snow closed Park Blvd from West Entrance to Jumbo Rocks Campground. Pinto Basin Road is open. ht.ly/97y4E ~sk
  20. Winter Weather Advisory for Joshua Tree NP tonight: snow, rain, wind, and temps below freezing. Bundle up! ht.ly/965ud ~sk