Cottonwood visitor center and campground reopened in Joshua Tree National Park
The Cottonwood visitor center and campground in Joshua Tree National park has been reopened as of Tuesday. The southern entrance had closures to the...
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...
National Park Foundation receives $100 million grant – the largest in its history
The National Park Foundation announced Monday that it had received a 100-million dollar gift from the Lilly Endowment. The non-profit fundraising arm of the...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
