Heather Clisby has been working in journalism and communications for over three decades, includings stints at newspapers, magazines, blogs and radio stations. A native of Long Beach, California, she can usually be found guiding tourists in Joshua Tree…

Joshua Tree National Park officials clarify investigation into road that leads to private land within park’s borders

On October 22nd, we reported on an investigation within the borders of Joshua Tree National Park in the Whispering Pines region near Covington Flats. After residents of Covington Flats alerted officials of the Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) about what appeared to be construction vehicle traffic along upper La Contenta and Covington Flat Road, they took a closer look. Whatever they found sparked an ongoing investigation that has stopped that traffic for now. Subsequently, the parks’…