Joshua Tree National Park Association celebrates new location
The Joshua Tree National Park Association is cutting the ribbon on their office location in Old Town Yucca Valley this Thursday (September 15.) The...
Western Joshua Tree’s “threatened species” status to be decided Oct. 12
The California Fish and Game Commission meets this week (Wednesday, October 12th) and they are expected to decide on whether the Western Joshua Tree...
Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument calls for Presidential proclamation, National Park expansion
A call for a new national monument south of Joshua Tree National Park gained more momentum after a meeting on Monday which brought together...
Joshua Tree National Park Association holding benefit dinner and auction May 6
The Joshua Tree National Park Association is holding a benefit dinner and auction, scheduled for May 6th, with funds raised benefitting the study and...
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...
Joshua Tree National Park seeks grant to restore areas affected by illegal off-roading
With 800,000 acres of wild and open desert in Joshua Tree National Park - visitors taking their cars off designated roads can be difficult...
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...
Updated 6/4: Eureka Fire 80% contained, crews from outside area to be dismissed on...
Updated on Wednesday 6/4/25:
Containment in the Eurkea Fire has increased to 80% as of 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a press release from...
Skip the lines at Joshua Tree National Park by entering through North Entrance in...
If you are heading into Joshua Tree National Park this weekend - this is a reminder that the north entrance to the park in...
NPS and U.S. Forest Service seeking public’s input on climbing activities on public lands
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The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service are seeking public input on proposed guidance that would help the agencies in managing climbing...
‘JT Facelift’ Community Clean-Up Event this weekend Apr. 14-15
JT Facelift, a community clean up event organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association and Friends of Joshua Tree, is happening this Saturday, April 15,...
The hi-desert is surrounded by abundant public lands, both state and federal
California’s newest state park, Dos Rios, officially opened to the public on Wednesday, June 12.
Located about 8 miles west of Modesto in the San...
Native Plant Sale this Sunday (3/24) at Joshua Basin Water District
Adding native plants to your landscape offers a world of benefits other than natural water conservation and drought tolerance. When you pick up native...
Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith leaving for role with NPS in San...
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Superintendent David Smith has announced that he is leaving his position at Joshua Tree National Park. Smith has held this role, which oversees all park operations, since 2014. Smith announced...
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...
Joshua Tree National Park adds audio-descriptive brochure for visually impaired visitors
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In a move to provide more equitable access to National Park material, Joshua Tree National Park has made its park...
Joshua Tree National Park “Probationary Employees” receive termination notices from Department of the Interior
As the Trump administration aggressively moves to downsize the government, Z107.7FM received news this afternoon that layoffs were underway at the already-understaffed Joshua Tree...
Covington Flats in JTNP closed until Monday due to fire threat
Public access to the Covington Flats area in Joshua Tree National Park is closed through Sunday, July 7, 2024. The area will reopen Monday...
IT IS HOT… TIPS FOR HIKING AND CLIMBING SAFELY IN JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK
Planning to hike, climb, or cycle in this hot weather? Joshua Tree National Park has issued some important safety tips. Gary Daigneault tells you how to plan to stay safe….
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...
