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👏

This weekend, we have extended hours to provide information about the park and the Perseid Meteor Shower. From Friday, August 9th, to Monday, August 12th, our three visitor centers will be open until 10 pm!

On the final day of the #Olympic, we're reaching new heights! Explore the stunning mountain ranges at Keys View with our new viewing scopes. Which range deserves the gold? 🥇 Huge thanks to Mojave Desert Land Trust & The Fund for People in Parks for making this possible!

Did you know photography has been vital to the National Park Service for years? From protecting future parks to creating iconic postcards, it’s been a key tool in conservation. Minerva Hoyt used photography to help establish Joshua Tree in 1936. #WorldPhotographyDay

Today marks 60 years of the Wilderness Act, safeguarding our wild lands. Here at the park, 84% is managed as wilderness—795,155 acres of pure, untamed nature, offering solitude, natural beauty, and a refuge for all.  Learn more: nps.gov/jotr/learn/wil…