Category Archives: A guide to Joshua Tree Nat’l Park

An in-depth review of James Kaiser’s “must have” Guide Book with photographs.

JT Nat’l Park officials close popular Park sites

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Bill Ford, Founder

  Graffiti forces closure of popular Joshua Tree Nat’l Park sites The Associated Press Posted:   04/13/2013 08:12:22 PM PDT April 14, 2013 3:48 AM GMT  –  Updated:   04/13/2013 08:48:25 PM PDT JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Calif.  -  Acts of graffiti … Continue reading →

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Massage Therapy FAQs 2

Posted on November 3, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

What are the characteristics of Body Massage therapies? Which are the most popular? Here we’ll explore ten or more different “styles” or “types” of massage therapy to learn the differences between each type and potentially learn the “best” type for your … Continue reading →

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Visiting our Southwestern Deserts – safely

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

  Four Essential Life-Saving Tips for Safe Travels in Dangerous Desert Heat  Plan and Pack Right to Avoid Tragedy in Triple-Digit Desert Temps Author: Hillary Fox - While cruising north on I-95 in Nevada en route to Death Valley National Park, we encountered a … Continue reading →

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CrossRoads Cafe sets new hours for 2012

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Bill Ford, Founder

The Crossroads Cafe in Joshua Tree has a long established presence as a “watering hole and eatery” for the many thousands of Joshua Tree National Park tourists and locals alike. Recently, the “sit-down”, now “full service” restaurant was purchased from the retired … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree’s Sierra Club Leader, Elden Hughes dies at 80

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Bill Ford, Founder

Joshua Tree’s Elden Hughes, a lifelong environmental advocate, helped spearhead efforts to protect the California wilderness, including his beloved Mojave Desert. By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times December 4, 2011, 12:21 p.m. Elden Hughes, a crusader for wild places and … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Joshua Tree Nat’l Park

Posted on June 16, 2011 by Bill Ford, Founder

How to visit the JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK A Book review  One of the most valuable tools a visitor to our Desert Wonderland is a GUIDE. Personal guides are few and far between and could be quite expensive. But there is … Continue reading →

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