Joshua Tree National Park
News and stories involving Joshua Tree National Park
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Explore the proposed Chuckwalla Monument with guided sunset hike on 3/16
The proposed Chuckwalla National Monument is approximately 660,000 acres of California desert situated between the southern border of Joshua Tree…
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Spring is coming: Joshua Tree National Park is best on weekdays during busiest seasons
Joshua Tree National Park is crowded, but those in the know can get into the park during off-hours for a…
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Chief Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Eric Linares on “Up Close Show” tomorrow
Over 3 million people a year visit our Joshua Tree National Park. Managing those visitors while protecting park resources is…
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Western Joshua Tree Protection Act gets updated website, annual report
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife sent out their annual report on the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act. The…
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Trammell Evans, hiker missing since April, found dead in National Park
The remains of missing hiker Trammell Evans were found in Joshua Tree National Park last week. Z107.7 has been closely…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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Taking a trip in Joshua Tree National Park? Be prepared for disorientation in a dangerous environment
On a recent episode of the “Z107.7 Up Close Show” Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers and the National…
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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…
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Winter in JTNP brings birds, longer stargazing nights and colder conditions than other So. Cal public lands
December 21 is just four days away – marking the official beginning of winter here in the northern hemisphere. As…
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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).…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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