Superintendent David Smith has ordered temporary closures, under Title 36 Code of Federal Regulations, section 1.5(a)(1), for two historical and culturally sensitive sites in the park. The sites are Carey’s Castle and the El Sid Mine. Recent press articles and social media postings have led to increased traffic to both areas and the disappearance of historic artifacts. https://www.nps.gov/jotr/learn/news/joshua-tree-superintendent-issues-temporary-emergency-closure-of-two-sensitive-sites.htm
Source:: Joshua Tree Superintendent Issues Temporary Emergency Closure of Two Sensitive Sites
