Day Hiking in Covington AreaTwo hikers walk through a wash near Covington Flats. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9648178/photo-image-person-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseJoshua tree bloom and mothJoshua Tree yucca moth (Tegeticula synthetica) on a Joshua tree (Yucca brevifolia) bloom. NPS/… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9647260/photo-image-flower-plant-treeFree Image from public domain licenseRanger Jack O'LanternNPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A uniformed ranger wears a pumpkin carved with a jack… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654976/image-face-person-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseOrange Skipperling (Copaeodes aurantiaca) butterfly nectaring on wildflower NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A small… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655120/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseGambel's quail at Oasis of MaraGambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii) foraging under fallen palm fronds at the Oasis of… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654601/photo-image-animal-palms-public-domainFree Image from public domain licensePalm Springs Pride Parade 2022NPS staff and volunteers from multiple park units throughout southern California join together… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655133/image-people-fire-treeFree Image from public domain licenseRanger Jack O'LanternNPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A uniformed ranger wears a pumpkin carved with a jack… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654855/photo-image-face-plant-personFree Image from public domain licenseClouds build from Geology Tour RoadNPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: Large white clouds loom over a desert landscape… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655188/photo-image-cloud-sky-treesFree Image from public domain licenseCooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: a large bird of prey with orange and white… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654955/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain license3 different insects on late summer wildflowers. NPS Photo / Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: Three winged insects, each with… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655162/photo-image-flower-plant-patternsFree Image from public domain licenseGreater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) with a lizard in its beak. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654327/photo-image-person-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseMilkweed seed pod and hairy seeds, with Milkweed bugs and aphids. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654376/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseAbstract creosote in bloomAbstract Creosote bush (Larrea tridentata) in bloom. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654622/photo-image-flower-plant-treeFree Image from public domain licenseGreater roadrunner (Geococcyx californianus) with a lizard in its beak. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654387/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseRanger Jack O'LanternNPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A uniformed ranger wears a pumpkin carved with a jack… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654984/image-face-person-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseBee in Beavertail bloomBee species in Beavertail cactus (Opuntia basilaris) bloom. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654359/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseGophersnake species (Pituophis catenifer) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A sandy colored snake with black ornate… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655161/photo-image-patterns-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licensePalm Springs Pride Parade 2022NPS staff and volunteers from multiple park units throughout southern California join together… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655076/image-person-fire-treeFree Image from public domain licenseRain on car windowAlt text: Raindrops are scattered across a car window. Out of focus and through the glass lies the desert… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654169/photo-image-cloud-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseDay Hiking in Covington AreaTwo hikers walk through a wash near Covington Flats. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654378/photo-image-person-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseCalifornia Patch (Chlosyne californica) on scatCalifornia Patch (Chlosyne californica) butterflies gather on a large scat to… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654944/photo-image-butterfly-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseSpider and its catchA banded garden spider (Argiope trifasciata) catches a Desert black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654980/photo-image-butterflies-gradient-animalFree Image from public domain licenseDesert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis dorsalis) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: A sandy and brown speckled lizard… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655165/photo-image-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseHummingbird and ChuparosaHummingbird and Chuparosa in bloom (Justicia californica) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text:… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655164/photo-image-face-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseMilkweed seed pod and hairy seeds, with Milkweed bug and aphids. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654345/photo-image-plant-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseRanger Jack O'LanternNPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A uniformed ranger wears a pumpkin carved with a jack… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655123/photo-image-face-person-balloonFree Image from public domain licenseBoulder field near Cap Rock under storm cloudsAlt text: Large boulder fields and Joshua Trees stand illuminated as the sun… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654162/photo-image-clouds-trees-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseDesert Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes coloro)Desert Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes coloro) on late summer… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654932/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseYellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) at the Oasis of Mara. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654657/photo-image-plant-tree-animalFree Image from public domain licenseHorned LarkHorned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: A small bird with grayish brown back… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654949/photo-image-light-eyes-animalFree Image from public domain licenseSunset at Black Rock CanyonJoshua trees and boulder fields at sunset at Black Rock Canyon NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655167/photo-image-clouds-sunset-plantFree Image from public domain licenseCooper's HawkCooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: a large bird of prey with brown and… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655175/photo-image-tree-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseVariable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona corralensis) during fall butterfly count NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655187/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseGray hairstreak (Strymon melinus) nectaring during fall butterfly count NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655234/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseYellow-rumped Warbler (Setophaga coronata) at the Oasis of Mara. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654331/photo-image-plant-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseClouds build from Geology Tour RoadNPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: Large white clouds loom over a desert landscape… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655114/photo-image-clouds-plant-skyFree Image from public domain licenseVariable checkerspot (Euphydryas chalcedona corralensis) during fall butterfly count NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655191/photo-image-butterfly-plant-animalFree Image from public domain licenseKingcup Cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus) in full bloom. NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: A low growing green… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655170/photo-image-flower-plant-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseDainty Sulphur Butterfly (Nathalis iole) nectaring on wildflower during fall butterfly count NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655096/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseSpider and its catchA banded garden spider (Argiope trifasciata) catches a Desert black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655204/photo-image-butterfly-gradient-animalFree Image from public domain licenseGambel's quail (Callipepla gambelii) foraging NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: Small, round, gray bird with reddish… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655109/photo-image-animal-public-domain-birdFree Image from public domain licenseAmphibians at Indian Cove NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A light gray toad with vivid orange spots covering its… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655201/photo-image-light-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseMacro BeeBee species on late summer wildflowers. NPS Photo / Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: A small fuzzy winged insect rests… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654947/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseGreat purple hairstreakGreat purple hairstreak (Atlides halesus) nectaring on baccharis during fall butterfly count NPS… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655231/photo-image-butterfly-flowers-animalFree Image from public domain licenseSpider and its catchA banded garden spider (Argiope trifasciata) catches a Desert black swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655099/photo-image-butterfly-gradient-animalFree Image from public domain licenseCalifornia patch (Chlosyne californica) butterfly during fall butterfly count NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: An… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654974/photo-image-butterfly-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseHorned LarkHorned Lark (Eremophila alpestris) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: A small bird with grayish brown back… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654929/photo-image-flowers-light-eyesFree Image from public domain licenseStore at Keys RanchA historic store front at Keys Ranch. NPS/ Carmen Aurrecoechea https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654599/photo-image-public-domain-historyFree Image from public domain licenseCalifornia patchCalifornia patch (Chlosyne californica) butterfly during fall butterfly count NPS Photo/ Carmen… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654967/photo-image-butterfly-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseWhite Checkered-Skipper (Burnsius albescens)White Checkered-Skipper (Burnsius albescens) on late summer wildflowers. NPS… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654956/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licensePainted Lady ButterflyPainted Lady (Vanessa cardui) nectaring on goldenbush during fall butterfly count NPS Photo/ Carmen… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654992/photo-image-butterfly-flower-plantFree Image from public domain licenseLoggerhead ShrikeA Loggerhead Shrike (Lanius ludovicianus) perched on Mojave yucca (Yucca schidigera). NPS/ Carmen… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654650/photo-image-plant-animal-public-domainFree Image from public domain licenseZebra-tailed lizard (Callisaurus draconoides) NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A lizard with long black-banded tail… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655098/photo-image-animal-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseStorm clouds in mirror viewAlt text: A car's side view mirror reflects the road behind it and the approaching storm… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9653921/photo-image-cloud-public-domain-natureFree Image from public domain licenseMacro BeeBee species on late summer wildflowers. NPS Photo / Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt text: A small fuzzy winged insect with… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9654941/photo-image-flower-plant-beeFree Image from public domain licenseGreen lynx spider with egg sack NPS Photo/ Carmen Aurrecoechea Alt Text: A vivid green spider with long translucent legs… https://www.rawpixel.com/image/9655236/photo-image-animal-public-domain-greenFree Image from public domain license