JTNP Virtual exhibit explores the people who have called the Mojave desert home
“People the Desert” is a virtual museum exhibit developed and curated by park staff and the National park Service Museum management Program. It has...
Volunteer at Joshua Tree National Park for National Public Lands Day (9/23)
Established in 1994 and held annually on the fourth Saturday in September, National Public Lands Day is traditionally the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort....
Joshua Tree National Park open after Hurricane Hilary damage cleanup
Joshua Tree National Park has reopened after Tropical Storm Hilary dropped 2 inches of heavy rainfall onto the park. Flooding from the rain washed...
Preventative Search and Rescue Volunteer position opens at Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is recruiting new members for their robust preventative search and rescue or (PSAR) team.
PSAR Field Educator volunteers provide visitor safety...
Joshua Tree National Park to Reopen for Day Use Tuesday 8/22
This past weekend, Joshua Tree National Park experienced heavy rains and flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary. Park staff began assessing the park early Monday morning.
Road crews...
Joshua Tree National Park remains closed Monday 8/21
Joshua Tree National Park remains closed today. The Park was closed by rangers and staff on Friday morning (August 18) out of precaution for...
Joshua Tree National Park will be closed over the weekend due to Hurricane Hilary
According to a press release from the National Park Service, a Flash Flood Watch has been issued for Joshua Tree National Park starting tomorrow, August 19th at 11 am until August 21st at...
Desert Bighorn Sheep researchers gaining insight from tracking collars
On a recent Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Joshua Tree National Park Wildlife Biologist Michael Vamstad about the Park's bighorn...
JTNP seeking volunteers for Fall fee collection and visitor engagement positions
Joshua Tree National Park has a volunteer opportunity for people who want to learn more about park operations, fee collection, and visitor engagement. The...
Blood Drive on Wednesday at Hi Desert Medical Center
Lifestream will be holding a blood drive tomorrow (August 16) from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hi Desert Medical Center, located at...
Joshua Tree National Park overwhelmed by miles of Perseid traffic
Joshua Tree and the National Park experienced unprecedented traffic and congestion over the weekend, owing to visitors coming out to view the Perseid Meteor...
Fortynine Palms Oasis and Trail closed through October 1st
The Fortynine Palms Trail and Oasis is closed until October 1st to allow bighorn sheep undisturbed access to surface water. Joshua Tree National Park is...
Spending summer in Joshua Tree National Park relies on planning ahead
Newly named Superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park Jane Rodgers was the guest on Z107.7's Up Close Show last week. Host Gary Daigneault asked...
Reminder: No fires in Joshua Tree National Park until ban lifts
Joshua Tree National Park Rangers have instituted a fire ban within the boundaries of the Park as a protection against potential wildfires. As the...
Jane Rodgers named Superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park
Jane Rodgers has been named Superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park.
Rodgers made the announcement live on Z107.7's Up Close Show earlier today (August...
JTNPA’s First Annual Bighorn Benefit dinner & auction on 9/23
Tickets are now available for the Joshua Tree National Park Association’s first annual Bighorn Benefit Dinner & Auction scheduled for September 23.
This event will...
Bighorn Sheep, Mojave National Preserve updates on “Up Close Show” tomorrow
Joshua Tree National Park and the nearby Mojave National Preserve will both have updates on the Z107.7 "Up Close" show with Gary Daigneault this...
National Park to host 6 artists in residency at Black Rock
Joshua Tree National Park and the JTNP Association have announced their selections for their 2023-2024 artist-in-residency program. Six Artists from four different states and...
Unconfirmed Trammel Evans sightings in Wonder Valley and Slab City; search continues
The family of missing hiker Trammell Evans is again expanding their search, this time to areas with milder climates as desert temperatures increase to...
Covington Flats in Joshua Tree National Park closed until July 5th
Public access to the Covington Flats area is closed from Friday, June 30, 2023, through Wednesday, July 5, 2023.
During the spring of 2023, Joshua...
