‘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,...
Homes near JTNP entrance lose water, find leak – UPDATED with Gallery
Updated with gallery below.
About a dozen residences at the top of Quail Springs Road near the national park entrance in Joshua Tree had no...
Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians and Joshua Tree National Park continue collaboration –...
There will be a signing ceremony taking place tomorrow between the Twenty-Nine Palms Band of Mission Indians and the Joshua Tree National Park.
Reflecting the...
Joshua Tree National Park back-country Permit public comments Close with 28 responses
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Joshua Tree National Park asked for public comment regarding changes to back country permitting in July, and has received 28 responses to the...
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...
Paid full-time internship position opens at Joshua Tree National Park
The volunteer program at Joshua Tree National Park is hiring a paid Community Volunteer Ambassador - or CVA intern. This position begins September of ...
Felon suspected of jumping fence, falling asleep in Twentynine Palms backyard
A felon with an active warrant was allegedly found sleeping in a backyard in Twentynine Palms.
On Thursday (August 22) at around 10:15 p.m., County...
Nominations are open for JTNPA’s Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has announced a call for nominations for the 21st annual Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award.
The Minerva...
Morongo Basin Ambulance talks about emergencies in the National Park
How do our local emergency service providers respond to medical situations within Joshua Tree National Park?
Morongo Basin Ambulance Operations Chief Craig Bell discussed exactly...
JTNP seeks public comment for fee increases
Joshua Tree National Park is seeking public comment on fee increases for camping and Key’s Ranch Tour fees. The proposed fee updates are based on...
More camping and new trail entrance to JTNP coming to 29 Palms
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David Smith joined Gary Daigneault on the "Up Close Show" last week to talk to outgoing Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith....
Cottonwood Visitor Center and Campground closed in JTNP due to bees
The Cottonwood Visitor Center, parking area, restrooms, and Cottonwood Campground in Joshua Tree National Park are temporarily closed due to increased bee activity.
In the...
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...
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...
Artists selected for Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo 2024
The 12th Annual Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo have selected the artists for their November juried exhibition.
JTNPA sets date for “Beneath the Desert Sky” fundraiser
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has announced the date and line up for their “Beneath the Desert Sky” fundraiser event, featuring a number...
Joshua Tree Fire Station Gets New Engine
Joshua Tree’s Fire Station 36 placed a new fire engine into service this week.The new Kovatch Mobile Equipment (KME) Type-1 Fire Engine was placed...
Green Comet closest to earth on Feb. 1st, here’s how to spot it
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Head outside before the sun comes up and look to the Northwest for a faint green glow on the horizon - that’s the...
Suspects cited for firing paintballs at Joshua Tree National Park signs and facilities
On Sunday, August 4th a park ranger patrolling the Jumbo Rocks Campground in Joshua Tree National park noticed bright yellow paintball splatters on structures...
Offroading and bad parking a common problem in JTNP when park is at capacity
Joshua Tree National Park continues to be popular year-round, and the holidays won’t be any different. Locals staying in the desert have out of...
