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Thirsty bees paralyze parts of Joshua Tree National Park


Thirsty bees paralyze parts of Joshua Tree National Park

Stay up to date with LAist. If you like this article, you’ll also love our daily morning newsletter, How To LA. Every weekday you’ll get fresh, community-inspired stories to keep you up to date with our independent local news. Top line: Due to an increase in bee activity, some parts of Joshua Tree National Park, […]

As the weather warms in Joshua Tree National Park, bees close their campsite


As the weather warms in Joshua Tree National Park, bees close their campsite

Joshua Tree National Park adapts to increasing visitor numbers David Smith, director of Joshua Tree National Park, talks about dealing with the increasing number of visitors. Jay Calderon, Palm Springs Desert Sun Visitors to Joshua Tree National Park will have one less campsite to choose from after authorities closed a campground and visitor center earlier […]

“Increased bee activity” leads to closure of a campsite in a California park


“Increased bee activity” leads to closure of a campsite in a California park

Parts of the famous Joshua Tree National Park in California have been closed to visitors due to “increased bee activity.” Due to the extreme temperatures in the park, bees have begun to gather near water sources. Joshua Tree National Park said in a Facebook post that the Cottonwood Visitor Center, campground, and nearby restrooms and […]

Joshua Tree: Roads closed due to mass influx of Perseid meteor shower


Joshua Tree: Roads closed due to mass influx of Perseid meteor shower

Perseid meteor shower and Blue Moon are among the astronomical events in August 2024 From a popular summer meteor shower to the seasonal blue moonrise, here are the top astronomy events for August 2024. Are you heading to Joshua Tree National Park this week to catch a glimpse of the Perseid meteor shower? Check which […]

Tourists shot paintballs at signs in Joshua Tree National Park, authorities say


Tourists shot paintballs at signs in Joshua Tree National Park, authorities say

Joshua Tree National Park adapts to increasing visitor numbers David Smith, director of Joshua Tree National Park, talks about dealing with the increasing number of visitors. Jay Calderon, Palm Springs Desert Sun Cleanup operations are underway in Joshua Tree National Park after three tourists from Germany received citations earlier this week for shooting paintballs at […]