Center for State of the Parks: California Desert
California Desert Report (2.74 MB)This report outlines the results of a rigorous examination of natural and cultural resources in Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, and Mojave National Preserve.
State of the Parks researchers used a comprehensive, peer-reviewed methodology to assess and rate the condition of these parks’ resources.
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Blog Post
Bulldozing 'America's Front Yard'
The Trump administration is bypassing congressional oversight, preventing public participation and disregarding the laws that protect places that belong to all Americans.
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Blog Post
5 National Parks Most Threatened by Mining Exploration
Demand for critical minerals is surging worldwide, fueling a 21st-century gold rush across the United States — and some of our nation’s most iconic landscapes are directly in its path.
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Blog Post
Qué esperar al visitar los parques en el verano de 2026
¿Planeas visitar un parque esta temporada? Prepárate para el tráfico, las multitudes y las situaciones impredecibles.
