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Welcome to the high desert! Over the past five decades, I have seen dramatic changes in how the park is used and enjoyed by its visitors. With more and more visitors coming to Joshua Tree each year, the park and its resources face new challenges that have not been seen before. I need your help to protect this beautiful, unique and special place—I feel confident that you will do your part to love and care for this amazing landscape!  \nRanger David’s Pro Tips  \n• You are on vacation – have fun! As you are enjoying the park, protect the critters, plants, and the artifacts of the people who came before us.  \n• Advocate for park protection—learn about park happenings and regulations from Inside Scoop.  \n• Use QR codes – they are the new URL! Check out the links in Inside Scoop to easily connect you up with great intel about trails, camping, getting a wedding permit, plants and animals you will see in the park, and more!  \n• Check out the information inside on the wildlife inside the park and ways that you can enjoy the park and do it responsibly.  \n• Use the Trip Planning at the end as an easy check list in order to have each aspect of your park experience organized ahead of time. Trip Planning is your friend in the desert—unpredictable weather, potential for getting lost when you go off trail, spiny plants, and chompy animals are all good reasons to plan ahead.  \nI am personally grateful for the love and respect our visitors have for Joshua Tree and look forward to continuing the National Park Service responsibility of providing for unique recreation experiences, while protecting natural, cultural, and wilderness resources. Once again, it is my pleasure to welcome you all to Joshua Tree and the surrounding area. I hope that this information contributes to an unforgettably positive park experience!  \n| Joshua Tree | \u003Cbr>National Park Service\u003Cbr>U.S. Department of the Interior Joshua Tree National Park California\u003Cbr>|\n| --- | --- |\n|  |  |\n\nWelcome to the Joshua Tree National Park “Inside Scoop”! This collection of park related materials is meant to provide you with plenty of information to inform your time at the park. It is our mission to protect our unique resources, while providing optimal visitor experiences! 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