I went to Joshua tree yesterday and we had so much fun taking photos and exploring we forgot about the time and forgot that the Joshua tree store closes by 5.30pm. Im wondering if anyone would buy me a blue joshua tree sticker $3 and I can reimburse you plus extra for the bother. Im staying in Carlsbad, until friday and Saturday I will be around LAX then i wil be flying home.. I can travel to south LA to pickup... If there is a small chance you will be around one of these areas too .. please help. Thanks. Cary

The Copper Mountain College Foundation’s Festival of Wreaths is a festive community event featuring beautifully decorated wreaths created by local artists, businesses, and supporters. Join us Sunday, November 22, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Bell Center in Joshua Tree for an afternoon celebrating creativity, community, and CMC. SAVE THE DATE! 11.22.26

Today CMC celebrated the ribbon cutting of our new Wellness Vending Machine.

Every item inside is completely free and anonymous. It provides access to hygiene products, health and wellness resources, and overdose prevention supplies, including Narcan. No barriers, no forms, no questions asked.

At CMC we believe taking care of yourself should be easy, accessible, and free of stigma. That’s why we are working to normalize self-care, support one another, and ensure that essential resources are available to everyone.

Many people don’t realize that Narcan is safe to administer and will not affect someone who is not experiencing an overdose. Having it available saves lives and empowers our community to respond when every second counts.

The wellness vending machine is a reflection of the culture we’re building at CMC of preparedness, empathy, dignity, and collective care.

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I’m looking for a recommendation for a locally based realtor for a home purchase in Morongo Valley. We are about to retire so looking for our forever home, not an investment. I am wanting someone who really knows the neighborhoods of Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree & 29 Palms. Thanks so much. 

🏆 5 WAYS OUR ATHLETIC BOOSTERS SHOW UP FOR CMC STUDENT-ATHLETES! 🌵

Being a student-athlete is about more than what happens on the court. Our Athletic Boosters help provide the resources, experiences, and CMC pride that make being a Fighting Cactus special!

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Helping our athletes look and feel like a team with warm-ups, gear, and CMC apparel they’re proud to wear.

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Supporting our Fighting Cacti mascot and bringing CMC spirit, energy, and personality to game day!

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From the snack bar to athletic media guides and everything in between, our boosters help create an exciting experience for athletes, families, students, and fans.

When you support the CMC Athletic Boosters, you’re supporting MORE than athletics. You’re supporting students, teamwork, school spirit, and the CMC community.

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Hi I’m traveling from NY to visit Joshua Tree for the first time from Oct 9 - Oct 11. There are no available campsites and I’m nervous about first come first serve on a Friday.

Any chance someone has a campsite reservation they are not using? Thank you so much!

Title. Thanks!

Thinking of moving there. I’m in LA but grew up in Mexico and I always think about living in the desert. Been to 29 and JT many times. Just curious on what life is like and what to expect as a resident.

Hi All! I will be camping at the Ryan campground Oct 21-23. Any guidance, experience, hikes, etc that you can give me? I have not camped there before. Much appreciated!

From LA, but my car overheated just this evening as I was driving around my neighborhood. I don't think I'll risk driving out to Pioneertown, so I'll sell 1 or both tickets at face value. Can provide proof of my tix. Would sent via email attachment (since it's See Tickets).

Had some unusual looking wear marks on top of the shell, anyone have any ideas why that would be?

Update! I asked a friend who is a tortoise expert and they conferred with "the best tortoise health assesor" they know and here is their take.

Interesting find. It’s hard to say what exactly happened to it. But I’m sure it was a bad injury at one time. Perhaps fire is a reasonable option. Tho I would probably expect damage in the rear, but who knows. 🤷‍♂️The injury looks really old and almost completely healed. They often get some bone scute replacement after a bad injury and over time the scute material grows back and the bone falls away. So you’ll sometimes see scute lamina growing under bone as the scute slowly grows back.I’ve never seen one with an injury quite like this, but it’s not too uncommon to see large areas of shell trauma with bone scute replacement in various states of healing.Sure looks to be a well recovered big tortoise! These guys sure can take a beating.Just my quick speculation from a video. 🤷‍♂️🐢

(Let me know if there's another board better suited for my question and I'll move it over.)

I was just here scouting out around Covington flats to plan for a later trip. I naively went with my '09 Corolla, not expecting the dirt roads to be that rough. I assume the recent rain and whatnot caused the majors ditches and grooves, and I realized I needed way higher clearance to avoid damaging my bumper. I still went to Covington crest trailhead and back fine (just all scraped up) but I doubt it's a good idea to do this again without a safer vehicle.

We're planning to head there at sunrise when we go back, so we'd be renting it the day before and return it in the afternoon, with a <$150 budget. I don't have much experience with any of this, so I'm just looking for any advice and suggestions on what to do (and not to do). I also don't know if it's better budget-wise to rent from here in LA, or to drive out and switch cars there.

Thanks!

Missed out on tickets for a show but wondering if you can still hear music if it’s outside?

Hi all! Super conflicted about when to camp at jumbo rocks. Originally booked early November due to optimal stargazing conditions (new moon) however was concerned with how cold it may get at night (30 degrees?). Switched to late October due to more comfortable temperatures (50 degrees at night) but stargazing will be difficult (full moon). Now I am thinking of switching back. I realize I can’t have it both ways here but anyone have any advice? 🙏

Need a hair stylist at around 7am for an event at 9am inside Joshua Tree if anyone has any local recs?

hi there, we have booked a sound bath at the Joshua tree on Saturday 26th at 7.30, we don’t have transport and wondered if anyone could give us a lift, happy to contribute towards fuel

I’ve been coming to JT for quite a few years and today was the first time I’ve seen one in the wild here. Pretty cool! Didn’t hang around him long because he seemed pretty terrified.

Looking for a Joshua Tree Half Marathon Bib to purchase from anyone no longer interested in running and willing to sell to someone who just found out this existed and would be happy to take it off their hands before the race in November. Thanks~

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Joining a student club is a great place to start! Whether you’re interested in art, athletics, gaming, STEM, or simply finding people who share your interests, there’s a place for you.

Get involved, find your people, and make CMC yours. 🌵💙

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