National Park Traveler Mews Official newspaper of the National Park Traveler Subscription Boxes
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Artist notes
What’s in your Joshua Tree Traveler Box?
As I drove from Las Vegas to Los Angeles last summer, I swung by Joshua Tree National Park, and I’m so glad I did!
Welcome to Joshua Tree Natl. Park! Sit back, get comfortable and lets unpack your park experience.
I totally fell in love with the landscape, but not with the bees that waited patiently for the AC condensation dripping from stopped rental car!
1. Newly released Joshua Tree Cat’s Meow souvenir with two Casper mascots (subscription box edition). 2. Brothers Artisan Oil Bar Soap handcrafted from pure, therapeuticgrade essential oils and other natural ingredients. They are based in Atlanta, GA, and you can find more to purchase online at: www.brothersartisanoil.com. 3. Glow In The Dark Butterfly Magnet by my friend, Yvonne at fluttergallery.com. (She has more!) 3. Vintage inspired Postcard/Park Ticket, Coaster + Sticker (designed by my daughter, Grace) gives you free admission to your Traveler Box + all the souvenir swag! You can see more of Grace’s doodles for sale at: instagram.com/graceeloodoodles. 4. This National Park Traveler Mewspaper filled with park facts, behind-the-scenes Cat’s Meow info + a fun recipe I think represents southern California. THIS MEWSPAPER “LIVE” ONLINE Go to: bit.ly/natlparkmews to read this paper online + click on links to expand your experience.
At least you can enjoy a little Joshua Tree experience without the bees.
Joshua Tree History, Trivia & Fun Facts ▪ Did you know there are three butterfly counts that take place in the park each year? Counts usually average 645 individual butterflies representing 21 species. ▪ The bristly-twisted Joshua Tree takes center stage at the park, so named by the Mormon settlers who crossed this area in the mid-1800s. ▪ There are two main access roads totaling 13.4 miles: Park Boulevard and Pinto Basin Road. ▪ The park lies at an ecological crossroads, straddling the high Mojave Desert and the low Colorado Desert and includes almost 800,000 acres (600,000 are wilderness area). ▪ The lowest elevation is 934 feet at Pinto Wells, and the highest elevation is 5,813 feet at Quail Mountain. ▪ There are over 190 miles of hiking trails within the park, many starting at campgrounds. But rock climbing may be the most popular activity.
Share your Joshua Tree experience Want a chance to win another Joshua Tree souvenir? Share a photo showing any of this Joshua Tree box items on Facebook or Instagram (or email hello@catsmeow.com). Use hashtag #mycatsmeowbox and tag us. I’ll pick a winner from all photos shared through September 30th.
Official newspaper of the National Park Traveler Subscription Boxes
Online version with links: bit.ly/natlparkmews
Egg-Topped 0 Avocado Toast They may not be Joshua trees, but avocado trees grow freely in southern California. This Taste Of Home recipe will brighten your morning with a little southern California goodness. Ingredients ▪ 2 slices multigrain bread, toasted ▪ 2 teaspoons butter ▪ 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and thinly sliced ▪ 4 thin slices tomato ▪ 2 thin slices red onion
▪ 2 large eggs ▪ 1/8 teaspoon seasoned salt ▪ 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese ▪ 2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Instructions 1. Spread each slice of toast with butter; place on a plate. Top with avocado; mash gently with a fork. Top with tomato and onion. 2. To poach each egg, place 1/2 cup water in a small microwave-safe bowl or glass measuring cup; break an egg into the water. Microwave, covered, on high 1 minute. Microwave in 10-second intervals until white is set and yolk begins to thicken; let stand 1 minute. Using a slotted spoon, place egg over sandwich. 3. Sprinkle eggs with seasoned salt. Top with cheese and bacon.
What’s coming? Joshua Tree puzzler
Next months subscription box will take you to Rocky Mountain National Park. • If you signed up for a 3, 6 or 12 month subscription, then you’re all good to go. Just sit back and wait for you new park experience to arrive between Oct 6-14. • If you signed up for just one box, then you’ll need to renew for the Rocky Mountain box.
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10% helps Parks Did you know that every National Park Traveler Box you purchase, I’ll donate 10% to the National Park Foundation? The foundation works to revitalize park trails, preserve historic places within the park system, plus so much more.
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Look for answers in this mewspaper and on the back of the Cat’s Meow souvenir in this box. Across 1. type of climbing you can do in the park 4. one of the deserts in the park 5. you should carry plenty of this in the park 6. 13.4 miles of this in the park 7. this tree gives the park its name Down 2. one of the deserts in the park 3. mountain over 5,000 feet in park 4. they named the Joshua tree
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You can find a replica of this, Skull Rock, on our website.