Joshua Tree National Park

News and stories involving Joshua Tree National Park

Trammell Evans – missing in Joshua Tree National Park since Saturday, May 5

Updated 5/9 @ 6:30AM The search for missing hiker Trammell Evans is ongoing, and Joshua Tree National Park and Joshua Tree Search and Rescue are...

“Put a Face On It” Elementary Student Art Show at Black Rock Art Gallery

Groundwork Arts, an organization which provides innovative arts education opportunities by connecting local professional practicing artists with students, is very excited to announce an...

Art & Treasures Sale benefits Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts this...

An Art & Treasures Sale benefiting the Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts will be held on Saturday (May 6). Held at...

Monthly Morongo Basin Open House tonight features JTNP Acting Superintendent 4/27

Jane Rodgers, the Acting Superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park, will lead the monthly Morongo Basin Open House event this Thursday, from 4:30 p.m....

Free admission to Joshua Tree National Park for Earth Day

National Park Week begins today, in conjunction with Earth Day, and runs until April 30. To kick off the celebration and to commemorate the...

Two men suspected in rash of car break-ins in Joshua Tree National Park spotted...

Rangers with Joshua Tree National Park are asking for the public's assistance with their investigation of a series of vehicle break-ins. On March 8,...

Missing Person Daniel Lindell last known to be in Joshua Tree National Park

MISSING: Daniel Lindell White Male, 51 Years OldHeight: 5’ 6”Weight 140-150 lbs. Lindell was last known to be visiting the Joshua Tree National Park on April...

Joshua Tree National Park Association holding benefit dinner and auction May 6

The Joshua Tree National Park Association is holding a benefit dinner and auction, scheduled for May 6th, with funds raised benefitting the study and...

Skip the lines at Joshua Tree National Park by entering through North Entrance in...

If you are heading into Joshua Tree National Park this weekend - this is a reminder that the north entrance to the park in...

Joshua Tree National Park opens Youth Conservation Corps applications, due Apr. 31

The Youth Conservation Corps will be participating in labor-intensive hands-on initiatives throughout the park, including maintenance along the Hi-View trail in Black Rock and...

‘JT Facelift’ Community Clean-Up Event this weekend Apr. 14-15

JT Facelift, a community clean up event organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association and Friends of Joshua Tree, is happening this Saturday, April 15,...

Hiker found dead in Joshua Tree National Park

UPDATED April 8, 2023: The deceased has been identified as Alexandru Matei, a resident of Twentynine Palms. A 64 year-old male hiker was found...

JT Facelift Community Clean-up this weekend, Apr. 15

To beautify a few eyesore spots in the Morongo Basin, JT Facelift, a community clean-up event, is happening this weekend. JT Facelift, a community clean...

“What if I spot a tortoise?” and the rule of thumb when viewing wildlife...

It keeps threatening to warm up here in the the hi desert, which means our one of our oldest resident species starts coming out...

Black Rock Art Gallery debuts “Art Trading Cards” show created by local students

Joshua Tree National Park’s Black Rock Art Gallery is debuting a new show on Friday (March 31) that features work made by local students....

Spring in Joshua Tree National Park brings more visitors, more flowers and busier hikes

It’s official - spring is here and the weather is finally playing along with some warm days that actually feel like the hi desert....

“Up Close Show” explores what to expect in the National Park this Spring

Springtime is coming to Joshua Tree National Park. Friday's Z107.7  "Up Close" Show with Gary Daigneault will feature Park Interpretation and Volunteers in Park...

“Love Your Park” food tour raises $10,000 for Joshua Tree National Park, new fundraiser...

The Joshua Tree National Park Association, the non-profit that provides funding to programming at Joshua Tree National Park, has announced the successful results of...

Western Joshua Tree denied Federal Protection

Listen here: While local and regional focus has been on California Fish and Wildlife’s deliberations on permanently listing the western Joshua tree on the state’s...

JTNP Association Desert Institute hosting Women’s Getaway Mar. 25

The Joshua Tree National Parks Association Desert Institute invites you to join them this spring for some exciting new courses and retreats. The Desert...