How can we hold these people accountable? They come and rent an air bnb and then leave after destroying everything. Landlords don't care, they still get paid. It is only extra income for them. My town is being ruined by them as well. I don't know what can be done at this point.
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 ... 🖖
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 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.
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.
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.
Apple's Vision Pro exacerbated the interested in Joshua Tree due to one of the spatial environments (wall papers) used throughout the marketing and UA-cam reviews. I didn't even know about the place until I saw that.
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!
The truth . They are trying to gentrify every place and every space . Make it unaffordable for most local citizens. The wealthy want everything for themselves. Money is power in this country. Nothing else matters but money. 😎🎭✌️
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”
This trashing is happening across America, not just in national parks. We need to hold people accountable, get out, and take action!
How can we hold these people accountable? They come and rent an air bnb and then leave after destroying everything. Landlords don't care, they still get paid. It is only extra income for them. My town is being ruined by them as well. I don't know what can be done at this point.
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 ... 🖖
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.
GUILTY
This is a MUST WATCH for anyone visiting Joshua Tree. 💜💚
Really good…. Thanks for sharing!
This is such a great piece. Thanks for producing this and advocating for the Joshua Tree region.
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.
I hope so. I miss the old JT, the park and the town.
A microcosm of planet Earth 🌎
I grew up reading Desert magazine and visiting Joshua Tree National MONUMENT (before it became a national park). ❤
The Station was an Atlantic Richfield gas station in the early 70's
Hillary’s wearing some nice turquoise 🥶
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.
I live in the high desert, Hesperia. It's the people who are living here as well, let alone a SERIOUS lack of policing & an epidemic of homelessness.
Love JT and would love to make it a home but it's too expensive.
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U2 was there in 1987 and nobody cared about Joshua Tree back then. LOL!
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.
Didn't it focus on several locals who are struggling to survive the new economy? Tiffany at the Crossroads Cafe among others?
I spent a wonderful weekend there at a regional Rainbow Gathering during the LA riots in 1992.
Apple's Vision Pro exacerbated the interested in Joshua Tree due to one of the spatial environments (wall papers) used throughout the marketing and UA-cam reviews. I didn't even know about the place until I saw that.
I love how the owner of an air bnb thinks she cares about the community and complaining about not knowing your neighbors SMH
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!
You put that perfectly 😊
The truth . They are trying to gentrify every place and every space . Make it unaffordable for most local citizens. The wealthy want everything for themselves. Money is power in this country. Nothing else matters but money. 😎🎭✌️
The world cant have anything beautiful without us ruining it with music festivals. Disscusting to say the least.
unfortunately, the tiktok comment has aged lol I think I am one of the few people that was able to use tiktok productively and educationally
They mentioned an indigenous history for two seconds, which is totally disappointing.
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”
i think maybe cuz i dont watch instagram
much i dont care for going to take pics. and i dont care about desert places. you wont find me there!