23February2011
Posted by Ethan under: Park News.
SIGN THE PETITION…
Developers are trying to put the nation’s largest garbage dump right next to Joshua Tree National Park.
The proposed Eagle Mountain landfill would cover 3,500 acres of federal land, bordered on three sides by Joshua Tree’s unique beauty, and fragile ecosystem.
The proposal by developers Kaiser Ventures has been struck down by two courts. Now Kaiser Ventures is asking the Supreme Court to review the case, and the Department of the Interior has until February 25th to weigh in.
Tell Secretary Ken Salazar: Don’t trash Joshua Tree! Oppose the Eagle Mountain landfill project. Sign the petition before the February 25th deadline.
Landfill impacts have a nasty habit of creeping over borders and boundaries. And Eagle Creek would be an especially nasty neighbor.
The landfill would take in 20,000 tons of garbage per day, 16 hours a day, six days a week, for 117 years — posing a profound threat to the desert ecosystem and imperiled species that the next-door National Park is designed to protect.
The Department of the Interior has twice sided with the developers in favor of the landfill — but so far hasn’t taken a position on their appeal to the Supreme Court. The agency’s position could impact whether or not the Supreme Court agrees to hear the case. And if that happens, it likely won’t be good news for Joshua Tree.
The Department of the Interior has a deadline of February 25th to submit its position to the Court. Secretary Salazar needs to hear from us this week that he must act to protect Joshua Tree National Park.
Tell Secretary Ken Salazar: Protect Joshua Tree from the world’s largest landfill.
SIGN THE PETITION…
21February2011
Posted by Paul under: Photography.
Imagine sitting under the stars in the spa with your loved one, contemplating life, love and red wine. If you are staying at this National Park lodging gem in Joshua Tree, it’s already available.
Take a tour of the Oasis then…
Check availability then book your nights under the stars!
20February2011
Posted by Ethan under: JTO News.
The first time Gino Dreese and Troy Williams entered our new house, they looked like two doctors examining a patient. They moved from room to room, silently nodding to each other and scrutinizing the premises intently but they didn’t say anything…initially. I’m like, “it’s awesome, right?” They continued nodding and moving around the space accordingly. “How cool is this view?” I asked.
“Oh the view is tremendous – no doubt about that,” Troy replied.
“And the lighting is fantastic, don’t you think?”
“Oh the lighting is exquisite– for sure,” Gino replied.
“Ok, but what about the house, please tell me what you think…?” I inquired further.
Gino looked at Troy, Troy looked at Gino and spoke the single word that made my heart stop… “It’s sterile,” replied Gino.
Silence. Crickets.
“WHAT? STERILE…?!?!”
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9February2011
Posted by Ethan under: Cara's Corner.
She was nominated for a huge award. Well, not her exactly, it was the song she wrote for a popular film. She couldn’t believe it, but also knew she didn’t have a chance in hell of winning the coveted crown—the actual award itself. Her competition was legendary and she was somewhat new on the scene. Her ego said go for it. Everybody who is anybody will be there rubbing shoulders with the headliners of the world. Her friends and family were already celebrating such a coup. She felt her head getting too big and something inside said go. Away. So she did as that inner voice beckoned and… “…went to the desert on a horse with no name…” to Joshua Tree Oasis.
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1February2011
Posted by Ethan under: Cara's Corner.
Everywhere he went the flash of cameras blinded him, hounding him, flushing him out of every tuck-away place he could try and hide like a fox fleeing hounds. He longed to get away where no one would find him. Just a weekend of peace from the paparazzi using his every move for tabloid fodder. Where to go? The Riviera? The Bahamas? Paris? Been there done that. No, what he needed was one of the most decadently gorgeous and best kept secrets in Hollywood. “Babe, if you want the finest it’s practically in your backyard…just a couple hours drive from Hollywood. Get your booty to Joshua Tree Oasis! It’s National Park Lodging In Joshua Tree at its best!”
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