Out in the quiet Pinto Basin, resilience wears red. Ocotillos (leafless most of the year) burst into bloom each spring, sending scarlet flowers skyward. They wait, they reach, they bloom. Catch the show before summer. Photos: NPS / Paul Martinez

Eureka Fire Update: Size: 212 acres Containment: 40% Crews will be working aggressively on on mop up throughout the day.

Temporary closures are in effect due to the #EurekaFire. For a full list click here: nps.gov/jotr/learn/new…

Eureka Fire Update: Size: 214 acres Containment: 65% Temporary closures are still in effect: nps.gov/jotr/learn/new…

Eureka Fire Update Size: 214 acres Containment: 70% Crews continue to work on mop up and suppression repair.

Eureka Fire Update: Size: 214 acres Containment: 75% Crews continue to work on extinguishing remaining hot spots and mop up.

Eureka Fire Update 214 Acres 85% Containment Crews continue to work on suppression and containment. For more information visit: nps.gov/jotr/learn/new…

🚨 Park Alert! 🚨 A portion of the Joshua Tree National Park Headquarters/Oasis of Maara’ parking lot has been closed due to a compromised underground water line. *The Oasis of Maara’ trail remains accessible via the entrance on National Park Drive.

🚨Covington Flats Closure🚨 This area will be closed Friday, July 4 until the morning of Monday, July 7 to protect sensitive Joshua Tree refugia during extreme fire conditions over the holiday weekend. The closure area includes Eureka Peak.

It’s a star-spangled night sky for the Fourth of July! Our sky is bedazzled every night with constellations, the moon, and depending on the season, the Milky Way. Remember, fireworks and the desert are NOT a good match. Fireworks, sparklers, and similar items are not permitted.

It’s International Snake Day! 🐍♥ Did you know that there are 26 different types of snakes documented at Joshua Tree National Park? If you see one of our slithering residents, please show them respect by observing from afar. Media by NPS / Kā’eo Luke

July and August are the hottest months of the year to visit. Stay safe! 💧 Bring water with you! 📷 Let someone know when you plan to return. 🚗 Consider an auto tour instead! Download the NPS app for offline use for a self-guided tour. Media by NPS / Kā’eo Luke

Happy World Lizard Day! 🦎😍 Did you know Joshua Tree is home to 19 lizard species? We’ve got lizards of all shapes and sizes all over the park. Wherever you are, you're probably not far from a lizard! Pictured: Chuckwalla, Desert Horned Lizard, Desert Spiny Lizard. NPS Photos.

Dance into the weekend with the Greater Roadrunner! 🪩🎶 Have you ever seen a Roadrunner shaking its tail? It may look like they’re bobbing to the beat, but these up and down or side-to-side movements are forms of communication! Media 1 by NPS / Kā’eo Luke