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Carmelina Krein

Carmelina is a contributing author and avid Wildland Guide. She spends her free time backpacking in the Sierras. She climbed Mt. Whitney in 2016 and thru-hiked The Colorado Trail. In her off-season Carmelina works as an information specialist at Joshua Tree National Park where she leads interpretive programs on the natural and cultural resources of the unique desert park.

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Spider with red sunset blur
September 14, 2018
Creepy Crawlers of Joshua Tree
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Rain Shadow desert rugged terrain
September 9, 2018
The Rain Shadow Effect
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Joshua tree with blue sky background
September 7, 2018
Getting to Know Joshua Tree
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July 16, 2018
Origins of a Mystery: Joshua Tree’s Rock Formations
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