Joshua Tree National Park is one of the 58 national parks run by the National Park Service. Their goal is to preserve the ecological and historical integrity while allowing the public to appreciate and enjoy its beauty.

Named after the town of Joshua Tree, the preservation is located just over half an hour away, consisting of two desert communities: the Mojave and the Colorado Desert. It boasts a large biodiversity with its tough desert plants and survivor animals.

Though the wildlife has survived so far, global warming is expected to bring hotter temperatures, drought, insect outbreaks and wildfire at an increased rate. Additionally, the habitable areas in the park will shrink and animals will perish.

Along with this danger, national park prices are on the rise. Less money is being put aside to give to parks; so during peak visiting seasons, the price of admission into the park is being increased to help with the upkeep of the parks. Although only 118 of the 417 national parks charge entrance fees, the highest grossing 17 parks account for 70 percent of the fees. This is due to the budget cuts proposed by President Trump, whose proposals would cost the parks a total of $296.6 million. Of the 17 affected, the local Joshua Tree National park is one of them. Stop by to support to support your local national park.