I was camping in JTNP this weekend and caught in a flash flood in our campground (Jumbo Rocks). Entire campsites, tents, coolers, chairs etc were washed down the way.
It was an amazing, frightening and exhilarating storm all at one time. We went into the town of Joshua Tree on Saturday to wash/dry clothing and they were moving mud out of the 62 highway with piles over 6 feet tall.
Thought a lot about Paul this weekend, planned a trip to 49 Oasis trailhead on Saturday to just see the area myself first hand, but didn't make it due to the flooding.
I understand the draw of JTNP it's magical. Even after the storm, my group of 12 stuck it out in tents for Saturday night and the payoff was amazing. If you can ever go there you must. Stunning scenery and stars.
Also, I did not see ONE missing poster in town about Paul. But I did see several other missing posters.
I hope Paul is found soon.