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December 13, 2019
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Author: 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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Creepy Crawlers of Joshua Tree

Carmelina Krein September 14, 2018
Despite its barren appearance, Joshua Tree is full of life. Some desert wildlife sightings are more welcomed than others. Visitors rejoice at the sight of…
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Wild West History of Lost Horse Mine

Carmelina Krein September 12, 2018
If you’ve ever hiked around Joshua Tree National Park, you may have been lucky enough to come across artifacts from the mining days. This “historic…
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The Rain Shadow Effect

Carmelina Krein September 9, 2018
The 800,000 acres that make up Joshua Tree National Park are comprised of two deserts: the high Mojave Desert and the lower Sonora Desert. The…
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Getting to Know Joshua Tree

Carmelina Krein September 7, 2018
The yucca brevifolia- more commonly known as the Joshua Tree– looks more like an illustration in a fictional Dr. Seuss book than it does an…
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Origins of a Mystery: Joshua Tree’s Rock Formations

Carmelina Krein July 16, 2018
As you walk across the spectacular landscape that is Joshua Tree National Park you can’t help but to be captivated by the impressive rock formations.…
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