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Bleeding in the Air: Volunteering during the Mass Casualty Drill in Joshua Tree National...

Last Monday, a who's who of emergency agencies combined forces to stage and rehearse a Mass Casualty Incident within Joshua Tree National Park. Volunteer...

Construction on private land within Joshua Tree National Park halted for investigation (updated)

Joshua Tree National Park has halted construction on one or more privately-owned parcels within park borders pending an investigation into possible damages to park property.

Support Joshua Tree National Park with the 3rd Annual “Love Your Park Food &...

The 3rd Love Your Park Food & Drink Tour wraps up on Sunday February 16th. The now annual event highlights local bars and restaurants...

Fish & Game Commission to take up Joshua Tree Conservation Plan

Threatened by climate change, habitat destruction, and wildfires, the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act of 2013 aims to curtail the disappearance of the iconic...

The “Lynch Crag” and the connection between the late director and Joshua Tree National...

Acclaimed director and artist David Lynch died on Thursday. His body of work, including films like Blue Velvet, Elephant Man, and Mullholland Drive, as...

Joshua Tree National Park officials clarify investigation into road that leads to private land...

On October 22nd, we reported on an investigation within the borders of Joshua Tree National Park in the Whispering Pines region near Covington Flats....

Construction on Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance has begun

The West Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park has begun its long-awaited upgrade. In their latest newsletter, the National Park says that the construction...

Contract awarded for JTNP West Gate redesign, could take 9 to 12 months

Listen here: For the 3rd year in a row, visitation to Joshua Tree National Park has topped 3 million, a number felt by anyone trying...

Joshua Tree National Park announces trail closures at Cholla Gardens and 49 Palms Oasis

Joshua Tree National Park announced some upcoming trail closures. The Cholla Cactus Garden will be worked on from December to March by the JTNP...

Updated: Remains in National Park believed to be missing hiker Trammell Evans

Remains found inside of Joshua Tree National Park are believed to be those of missing hiker Trammell Evans. Evans, 25, was last seen travelling alone...

Elk Fire suspects sentenced to supervised probation

The trial of the two men accused of starting the Elk Fire concluded in San Bernardino County's Joshua Tree Court, with both men being...

Four new volunteer opportunities open up at Joshua Tree National Park

If you are interested in any of thee volunteer opportunities, be sure to read the details and apply early: Desert Institute Field Program Assistant volunteers support...

The Desert View Conservancy Area: a more accessible and quieter alternative to Joshua Tree...

Joshua Tree’s Desert View Conservation Area, also known as Section 6, is an underrated annex to the National Park that makes an easily accessible...

Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo announces 2024 award winners 

The Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo celebrated a highly successful weekend of artistry and artisans this past weekend.

Moving toward a monument: Proposed Chuckwalla Monument hopes to follow in Joshua Tree’s footsteps

This story was originally published on November 14th, 2024, and has been updated to reflect the expected news that President Biden will be designating the Chuckwalla National Monument before transitioning out of office.

Weekend Field Reports – The Nancy Karl Trail in Joshua Tree

Listen here: The Nancy Karl loop sits at the top of the Friendly Hills in Joshua Tree - a quiet neighborhood that backs up the...

Taking a trip in Joshua Tree National Park? Be prepared for disorientation in a...

On a recent episode of the "Z107.7 Up Close Show" Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers and the National Park's Emergency Services Program...

Trammell Evans, hiker missing since April, found dead in National Park

The remains of missing hiker Trammell Evans were found in Joshua Tree National Park last week. Z107.7 has been closely covering this story since Evans...

“Mass Casualty Incident” Drill to take place in Joshua Tree National Park

Local emergency response agencies have set the date for a "Mass Casualty Incident" drill at Joshua Tree National Park. The dates are currently set for...

Busy JTNP West Gate entrance getting replaced in 2024

The revamped West Gate entrance to Joshua Tree National Park will be breaking ground in fiscal year 2024 according to National Park Superintendent Jane...