A Sheriff’s helicopter was called to rescue a Desert Hot Springs man who suffered a heat related emergency in Joshua Tree National Park on July 4. According to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department, Gregory Nawrocki, 57, parked his motorcycle at the Boy Scout Trail trailhead and followed the several miles northbound. While hiking, he suffered […]
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Heat related emergencies can be fatal. If you are planning to hike, climb, or cycle in the hot weather follow these safety tips. Plan to bring along two gallons of water per person, per day. Drink the water and do not economize. When the water is half gone, it’s time to turn back. Avoid hiking […]
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A driver who was spotted by a Sheriff’s deputy driving along the shoulder of State Route 62 in Yucca Valley at speeds up to 90 miles per hour was arrested for DUI Friday, July 1. According to Sheriff’s reports at about 11:15 a.m. Juan Duran, 57, was seen passing traffic in the shoulder lane and […]
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A new study reveals the many benefits of desert rain. An article by Mikayla Mace Kelley for University Communications details a new study out of the University of Arizona suggesting the oils and other chemicals released by desert plants have health benefits for humans, wildlife, and the plants themselves. According to research social scientist Gary […]
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The Desert Institute, the educational organization of the Joshua Tree National Park Association, is now taking registration for fall workshops. The Desert Institute is offering an array of exciting workshops, including Practical Uses of Native Plants, Discovering Art Murals of Twentynine Palms, two classes on iPhone photography, and a three-day workshop called Hiking My Feelings. […]
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