Joshua Tree National Park
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…
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 asking for your help. Evans, a 25 year-old male who was last seen at Black Rock Campground on…
“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 exhibition of artworks by elementary students from Morongo…
Art & Treasures Sale benefits Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts this Saturday, May 6
An Art & Treasures Sale benefiting the Joshua Tree National Park Council for the Arts will be held on Saturday (May 6). Held at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, the sale will feature antique books and artwork, toys, vintage glassware dishes, and…
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. until 6:00 p.m. In addition to Rodgers, members of the Third District staff will also be on…
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 beautiful planet we live upon, entrance fees to all National Parks will be waived today. The National…
Two men suspected in rash of car break-ins in Joshua Tree National Park spotted in Palm Desert
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, several parked vehicles were broken into at the Hemingway Parking Lot inside of the…
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. Daniel Lindell was last known to be visiting Joshua Tree National Park on Apr. 6th 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 tracking of the desert’s bighorn sheep population. The Joshua Tree National Park Association,…
Skip the lines at Joshua Tree National Park by entering through North Entrance in 29 Palms
If you are heading into Joshua Tree National Park this weekend - this is a reminder that the north entrance to the park in Twentynine Palms is less busy than the west entrance in Joshua Tree. Avoid idling in line and spend more time experiencing…
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 Key’s View Loop trail. Crews may assist with resource habitat…
‘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, with rousing before and after parties scheduled at the event hub, Joshua Tree Lake RV &…
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 dead in Joshua Tree National Park on Wednesday, April 5. Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies and Park…
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 up event organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association and Friends of Joshua Tree, is…
“What if I spot a tortoise?” and the rule of thumb when viewing wildlife in JTNP
It keeps threatening to warm up here in the the hi desert, which means our one of our oldest resident species starts coming out their shells- metaphorically. The Mojave Desert Tortoise will become more active when its warmer, especially as…
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Dance Mojave hosting a sneak peek fundraiser for the upcoming production of “The Desert Nutcracker”
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