Joshua Tree National Park
“Road rage” in line to Joshua Tree National Park sends one to hospital
A road rage incident in the line to enter the National Park sent one man to the hospital. On Saturday (July 27) at around 7:15 p.m., Sheriff's Deputies and paramedics with Morongo Basin Ambulance responded to Joshua Tree National Park.…
Joshua Tree National Park preparing for popular Perseid Meteor Shower
The Perseids meteor shower is an annual celestial show that can be best way for casual stargazers to witness a meteor shower, as the frequency of the Perseids can be as many as a meteor every few minutes during its busiest time. That’s what…
Yucca Valley seeks artist’s concepts for new monument signage
The Town of Yucca Valley is looking for artists to create conceptual artwork and designs for entrance monument signage to welcome residents and visitors into town. The Town seeks innovative and captivating designs that reflect the identity…
Joshua Tree National Park looking for local volunteers for nursery and vegetation programs
The volunteer program at Joshua Tree National Park is recruiting volunteers for two new opportunities - and they are looking to recruit locally from the Morongo basin and Coachella Valley communities. The first volunteer position will work with…
Joshua Tree National Park choose 6 for their annual “Artist in Residency” program
Six artists have been chosen for Joshua Tree National Park’s 2024-2025 Artist in Residence (AIR) program. Now in its 18th year, the AIR program invites artists from all over the country to live inside the park and use their creativity and time…
Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Anna Marini awarded for success with Preventative Search and Rescue Program
JTNP Ranger Anna Marini Photo: Joshua Tree National Park To educate and assist some of the 3.27 million visitors exploring Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) annually, JTNP Ranger Anna Marini created the Preventative Search and Rescue (PSAR)…
July is Disability Pride Month, celebrating access for everybody on our public lands
July is Disability Pride Month - celebrated since 1990 when the American with Disabilities Act or ADA was passed into law which prohibits discrimination based on disability. It’s the "ADA" in ADA compliance - a regulation that creates…
Be on the lookout for tortoises seeking shade under your tires
If the sizzling sun has you seeking shade when soaking in the sites and sounds of the summer’s seasonal splendor - then you aren’t alone. The Mojave Desert Tortoise can be a rare site to see out in the open desert, and as summer hits us with…
Three search & rescues on Sunday highlight importance of being prepared in the hi-desert
You’ve heard us and everyone else talk about it - triple digit temps continue to batter the Basin with unrelenting heat during the day, with barely a reprieve at night. The National Weather Service, National Park Service, State and County…
The Desert View Conservancy Area: a more accessible and quieter alternative to Joshua Tree National Park
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 alternative for locals and tourists alike who’d prefer to avoid the traffic going into the crowds…
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act input
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA ) was enacted with the aim of protecting the culturally and ecologically important tree while supporting the state’s renewable energy and housing development priorities. Part of this effort is…
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 morning. The spring rains cause an abundance of grass to grow, which has now dried, making a…
Joshua Tree National Park intensifies fire restrictions amidst rising wildfire risks
During the June 21 'Up Close' show, hosted by Gary Daigneault, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rogers, calling from a remote location, discussed the stringent fire restrictions and the park's proactive measures to…
Tips to Stay Safe in Joshua Tree National Park during the hottest months
Anna Marini is the Search and Rescue Coordinator for Joshua Tree National Park, and during a recent interview with on the June 21st episode of "The Up Close Show," she and Joshua Tree National park Superintendent Jane Rodgers went over…
Fire restrictions begin in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park has implemented fire restrictions beginning on Saturday, June 15 through Tuesday, October 1 due to the hot, dry weather conditions and increasing fire danger. The restriction covers the entire park, including all…
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