Granite Desk

The Granite Desk series is intended to help students visiting Joshua Tree or studying at home to learn about the park.

 

Duration:

5 minutes, 34 seconds

Ever wondered about the park rangers you meet on your visit? Join the Granite Desk correspondents as they tour the park and meet scientists, educators, search and rescue rangers, and more!

 

Duration:

4 minutes, 20 seconds

Come along with our Granite Desk correspondents to learn about the park's namesake plant—the Joshua tree! Where does it grow? How does it survive in this harsh environment? Tune in to find the answers!

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 37 seconds

Is it better to stand out or blend in? Come along with our Granite Desk correspondents as they learn about how desert animals use camouflage to survive.

 

Duration:

4 minutes, 25 seconds

How do desert animals survive in the hot, dry conditions of Joshua Tree National Park? Join rangers at the Granite News Desk to learn how wildlife is adapted to the desert environment.

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 25 seconds

Why does the unique Joshua Tree landscape look this way? It all starts with geology, of course! Tune into the Granite News Desk to learn how with our ranger correspondents.

 

Duration:

3 minutes, 10 seconds

Why is Joshua Tree a desert? Join our Granite News Desk correspondents to find out!