Joshua Tree National Park

News and stories involving Joshua Tree National Park

Remains found in Joshua Tree National Park confirmed to be Trammell Evans

Remains found in Joshua Tree National Park have been definitively confirmed as those of Trammell Evans, a 26 year-old hiker who was declared missing...

Updated: Remains in National Park believed to be missing hiker Trammell Evans

Remains found inside of Joshua Tree National Park are believed to be those of missing hiker Trammell Evans. Evans, 25, was last seen travelling alone...

Oasis of Mara closes, Freedom Plaza home of new Twentynine Palms JTNP Visitor Center

Yesterday (Sunday January 14) was the final day to visit the Oasis of Mara Park Store. The now former visitors center for the National...

Contract awarded for JTNP West Gate redesign, could take 9 to 12 months

Listen here: For the 3rd year in a row, visitation to Joshua Tree National Park has topped 3 million, a number felt by anyone trying...

“Love Your Park” Hi-Desert Food Tour returns for 2nd year

Dining in the hi-desert has never been better, and for the second year in a row, eating at some of your favorite restaurants can...

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...

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...

Winter in JTNP brings birds, longer stargazing nights and colder conditions than other So....

December 21 is just four days away - marking the official beginning of winter here in the northern hemisphere. As locals know and visitors...

JTNP Superintendent Jane Rodgers on the “Up Close Show” tomorrow (12/15)

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers will be the guest on the Z107.7 “Up Close” show this Friday (12/15). Rodgers will talk with host...

NPS and U.S. Forest Service seeking public’s input on climbing activities on public lands

Listen here: The U.S. Forest Service and National Park Service are seeking public input on proposed guidance that would help the agencies in managing climbing...

Can you donate Joshua Tree seedlings to the National Park?

Joshua Trees are a species under threat. Wildfires sparked from careless activity spread further and faster in the desert than in years past due...

Joshua Tree National Park working to reduce wildfire-fueling invasive weeds and shrubs

Listen here: Joshua Tree National Park will begin a fire management and fuel reduction program on Monday, November 13th. According to a press release by...

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...

Joshua Tree National Park receives $920k grant for damaged lands

Joshua Tree National Park received a $920,000 state grant to restore and protect lands damaged by illegal vehicle use. The grant is a portion...

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...

Free admission to National Park on National Public Lands Day, first day of Fall

It’s the first day of fall - and you can already feel it in the air. Cooler winds and fall foliage have given some...

JTNPA’s Bighorn Benefit Dinner and Auction tonight

Tickets are available for the Joshua Tree National Park Association’s first annual Bighorn Benefit Dinner & Auction scheduled for September 23.  This event will feature...

“Poetry in the Park” explores Joshua Tree National Park beauty through the written word

Poet Jodie Hollander's free poetry sessions in Joshua Tree National Park are from September 22 to 24 at various locations. Each session will be...

Joshua Tree National park looking for volunteer entrance ambassadors

Joshua Tree National Park are looking for Entrance Ambassadors - volunteers who will assist staff by collecting fees from visitors and providing basic park...

Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo deadline to submit is 9/15

The Joshua Tree National Park Art Expo is still accepting artwork for its 11th annual art show. The theme is artwork depicting or inspired...