18K views · 1.5K reactions | Happy Friday! Here's a little bit of Joshua Tree National Park magic to kick off your weekend! [Video by NPS/Jesmira Bonoan] | Joshua Tree National Park | Facebook

26K views · 249 reactions | Looking good tarantula! February is our month of romance, but if tarantulas had a Valentine's Day it would probably be in October. The fall is when tarantulas are out and about looking for mates. As we all know, looking for a mate can be hard, so give them space, respect and wish them luck on their mission! [Video by NPS / Hannah Schwalbe; a tarantula walks over twigs and sticks looking for a mate.] | Joshua Tree National Park | Facebook

It’s monsoon season here in Joshua Tree. These rare and short-lived storms can bring heavy amounts of rainfall with them. Be prepared for brilliant lightning storms and raging flash floods. If you see a river on the road, it’s best to not drive straight into it and destroy your vehicle. If you can't read the depth, it’s likely because it's deep enough to sweep you away. Simply turn around and safely drive away or find higher ground and wait for the storm to pass. Your high-school driving instruc