I been to JT a dozen times. My buddy and his wife once took me there rock climbing for my first time climbing. He worked his way through college teaching rock climbing in a gym. It was one of the coolest experiences of my life. He was very talented climber. His wife was on the cover of a French climbing magazine. They'd even climbed El Capitan a few times. Another time I went with a girlfriend and friends at night. We brought tents to stay the night and take in the super full moon. It was very bright, but got a little nippy. There's no place like JT. Another time, at a coffee shop outside the park, I met a dude who lived there. He was reading Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov for the second time. He said that was his favorite book. Interesting people live in the area. Thoughtful people.
This video is such a wonderful template for how all people should be more mindful and understanding. Since Air B&Bs, tourism, ecology, locals and nature is all interconnected ... one planet and all life! Thank you ... 🖖
This story should be revisited in a couple years. The short term rental bubble looks to be deflating. There are hundreds of them for sale near JT. Perhaps things will work themselves out.
This played like an advertorial for the featured JT businesses, and it didn't bother to drill down to address those most seriously impacted here: locals, many born here, who have lost their homes.
I would argue that Laura Crane's claim that houses are being built so therefore housing is not the issue is misleading. When people say "housing" they mean affordable housing. Ideally with an efficient use of space.
First off, Joshua Trees are in the lily family and are not actually trees. More importantly, how can you decry the influx of tourists and then ask them to give you better tips? I've been visiting JT for years and there has been a dramatic increase in short-term rentals, but there have been no increase in hotels for visitors to stay. Camping is extremely limited within the park -- where do you suggest visitors stay? If you are super upset, legislate change. My city banned short term rentals this year. Other cities are doing the same. Taxpayer money pays for our national parks and people should have access to the parks. I'd rather they discuss the fact the millions of low income, inner city folk can't afford to visit Joshua Tree and see it's wonders!
Apple's Vision Pro exacerbated the interested in Joshua Tree due to one of the spatial environments (wall papers) used throughout the marketing and RU-vid reviews. I didn't even know about the place until I saw that.
I feel like this is manufacturing consent for social media. It is not a good thing, social media is ego driven. Not the same as before. Yes you can stop this horrible direction of society. We have done it before. Don’t call people who are from the 19th century “influencers”
