“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Anna Marini awarded for success with Preventative Search and...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Protect California Deserts holds info session ahead of Friday’s BLM meeting on Chuckwalla Nat....
Members from Protect California Deserts (PDC) met last night to give an overview of the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument located south of Joshua Tree...
‘S’mores and Stories’ fireside reading at JT Retreat Center this Sunday
Desert Salon and Mojave Mallows annual fireside reading S’Mores and Stories will be taking place at 7PM this Sunday, June 9th at the Joshua...
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...
JTNP Visitor Data Analyst internship application due Saturday 5/25
Joshua Tree National Park has an internship open for a Visitor Data Analyst. If you get excited by data and stats this sounds like...
