Features

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  Key Ranch Virtual Tour

  Explore what drew Bill Keys to this area, how his family grew, and how they made a life in the desert.

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  Oral Histories

  Jim Hester and William F. (Bill) Keys share their personal experiences on living and working in the desert.

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  Minerva Hamilton Hoyt

  Minerva Hamilton Hoyt’s tireless advocacy culminated in the establishment of Joshua Tree National Park.

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  Recipes

  Oak acorns, chia seeds, and many more are widely used in traditional recipes.

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  Teaching with Museum Collections

  Learn about the history of desert conservation and draw a scene of the Mojave Desert within Joshua Tree National Park.

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  Ranger Moments

  Ranger Emily shows off desert blooms from her backyard while Joshua Tree National Park was closed in spring 2020.

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  Joshua Tree Historic Photo Collection

  Discover historic photographs from the park's museum collection.

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  Heritage Documentation Programs

  Joshua Tree Photographs

  Heritage Documentation Programs' permanent collection of architectural, engineering, and landscape documentation at the Library of Congress

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  Desert Tortoise TV

  Rangers Michael and Kathleen cover everything you need to know about the Mojave's desert tortoise.