Joshua Tree National Park
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 triple digits. Trammell’s mother Amy Evans has received unconfirmed tips that the…
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 Tree National Park received above average precipitation. The rain caused an abundance of…
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act passed, trees granted protected status
Protections for the Western Joshua Tree have been bounced around various state commissions and courtrooms over the last few years, but a budget bill passed yesterday ensures our area’s namesake tree is granted protections above other flora. The…
Seasonal and permanent climbing closures in Joshua Tree National Park
If you are here in the Morongo Basin to experience our unparalleled climbing, then there are a few seasonal and permanent closures in the national park that you should be aware of. The following routes are permanently closed to rock climbing and…
Geology Fire in Joshua Tree National Park 100% contained
Over the weekend, staff from the Joshua Tree National Park announced that the Geology Fire, which burned across 1088 acres inside the park, had been completely contained. The fire broke out around 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 10, and burned for…
Drones ground air support in fire, search & rescue efforts
The Geology fire in Joshua Tree National Park is 90% contained - and is a good reminder of why drones aren’t allowed to fly in the park. When a drone is spotted in the area, helicopters aren’t permitted to fly because of the danger drones pose…
Geology Fire in JT National Park is 90% contained
The Geology Fire, burning across 1,088 acres inside Joshua Tree National Park, is now 90% contained as of this morning (June 15). A spokesperson from the National Park said that firefighters continue to strengthen containment lines, check…
Missing hiker Trammell Evans search widens – online resources inside
The family of missing hiker Trammell Evans is continuing their search, with a focus on the communities in the California desert beyond the communities surrounding Joshua Tree National Park. The family of Trammell Evans said that, after an…
Road construction in Joshua Tree National Park near Hall of Horrors; ends today
There will be road work along Park Boulevard between the North Entrance in Joshua Tree and the Hall of Horrors era. The closure will drop the road down to one lane, and with increased spring traffic in the park you can expect some delays heading…
Fulltime Paid Internship at Joshua Tree National Park seeking local applicants
The volunteer program at Joshua Tree National Park is hiring a paid Community Volunteer Ambassador (CVA) intern! This position begins September 11, 2023 and will work full-time until around August of 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply…
Joshua Tree National Park Association presents Beneath the Desert Sky Benefit Concert 8/19
A night of locally based music is coming to Pappy & Harriet’s in Pioneertown benefitting Joshua Tree National Park on Saturday, August 19. "Beneath the Desert Sky" is curated by David Catching, owner of Rancho de la Luna Studio in…
Search for Trammell Evans enters second month, family expands focus to nearby towns
The search continues for Trammell Evans, the long-distance hiker who has been missing for nearly one month. As late as Friday afternoon, Park Rangers and Deputies from both the San Bernardino and Riverside Sheriff’s Departments were following…
Joshua Tree National Park seasonal climbing closures
If you are planning on heading into Joshua Tree National Park to do some climbing, always be sure to check their website for closures that can affect your ability to ascend these natural landscapes. Currently two seasonal climbing closures …
How you can help in search for missing hiker Trammell Evans
The search for missing hiker Trammell Evans continues, and his family is asking residents of and visitors to hi-desert communities to keep an eye out. The mother and brother of Trammell Evans say that the 25 year-old may be passing through or…
Stay prepared for desert adventuring in the National Park and beyond
Heat is returning to the hi desert with temperatures creeping back up into the 90’s this weekend. Spring and summer also means even more visitors to Joshua Tree National Park - and as the seasons change there are a few things to keep in mind…
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