A former National Park Service superintendent said it may take centuries for Joshua Tree National Park in California to recover from damage that occurred during the government shutdown. Curt Sauer, former chief of Joshua Tree, spoke during a rally by fans of the park Jan. 26, reported The Desert Sun newspaper in Palm Springs: Park … Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park may need centuries to recover from damage
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Joshua Tree National Park closes today because of damage
Joshua Tree National Park in California, a common side trip for Route 66 travelers, will shut down today because of damage to the park and will remain closed until the government shutdown ends. The Los Angeles Times reported: Without rangers on hand, visitors created new roads by driving off pavement and defaced the park’s namesake … Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park closes today because of damage