Public Lands
Moving toward a monument: Proposed Chuckwalla Monument hopes to follow in Joshua Tree’s footsteps
This story was originally published on November 14th, 2024, and has been updated to reflect the expected news that President Biden will be designating the Chuckwalla National Monument before transitioning out of office.
BLM prepares public lands closure for upcoming King of the Hammers event in Johnson Valley
The Bureau of Land Management will implement a temporary closure of public lands from Jan. 30 – Feb. 8, 2025, in the Johnson Valley OHV Recreation Area during the annual 2025 King of the Hammers. The race is authorized by a BLM Special…
Get rid of trash and bulky items at free community clean-up this Saturday in Johnson Valley (12/14)
This Saturday there is a free neighborhood clean-up event for residents of Johnson Valley, Landers, Flamingo Heights, and other unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County. The event starts at 8:00 a.m. and goes to 12:00 noon or until…
The BLM is hiring for over 100 California wildland firefighter positions
The Bureau of Land Management has more than 100 vital wildland firefighter positions and various supporting positions available throughout the state for the 2025 fire year. Applicants are encouraged to attend one of the five in-person events…
Desert Advisory Council meets Saturday, with remote attendance option
The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person and online public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council this Saturday from 9 a.m.to 3 p.m. The Desert Advisory Council meeting will include a presentation on the…
Community cleanup in Wonder Valley this Saturday
Do you or someone you know have some big items that you’ve been waiting to haul to the Landers Landfill? There is a free Community Cleanup tomorrow morning that may make the trip a bit shorter for residents of the Wonder Valley Area. San…
Yucca Valley Lady Trojans score another win in Redlands Classic basketball tournament
The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan basketball team won their fourth consecutive game last night with a 62-23 win over Bloomington High School in a second round game in the Redlands East Valley HS Classic tournament. Senior Tayla Monroy was…
Joshua Tree National Park announces trail closures at Cholla Gardens and 49 Palms Oasis
Joshua Tree National Park announced some upcoming trail closures. The Cholla Cactus Garden will be worked on from December to March by the JTNP trail crew, improving the conditions of the loop trail to make it meet the accessibility standards…
Conservation plan for Western Joshua Tree available for public review and comment
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has submitted the draft Conservation Plan for the Western Joshua Tree to the Fish and Game Commission as required by the Joshua Tree Conservation Act.
Volunteers are helping rebuild devastated Joshua Tree population in Mojave National Preserve
The Mojave National Preserve sent out a big thank you to the 114 volunteers that have been out planting baby Joshua Trees in the Cima Dome Burn Area during the fall months. According to the Mojave National Preserve’s social media, 798 Joshua…
“Scotty’s Castle” reopens for guided tours in Death Valley
Visitors have been unable to visit the landmark building since floods and a fire in 2015.
Historic Rehabilitation tax credit sign-ups open for qualifying historical buildings and residences
California State Parks’ Office of Historic Preservation (OHP) announced that it will begin accepting applications for the State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program on Jan. 6th of next year. California property owners can apply for the…
Joshua Tree National Park increasing campground and tour fees starting in December
Beginning December 1st, Joshua Tree National Park will increase fees for all campground and tour reservations made through their reservation website recreation.gov - followed by an increase in fees for Keys Ranch tours and…
Volunteer Opportunities at Joshua Tree National Park
Two new opportunities to give back to your public lands are available at Joshua Tree National Park, but the deadline to apply is this Saturday (11/23) First up - they are looking for exhibit stewards that will help keep the signage and exhibit…
Desert Institute Coming OUTdoors Hike and Mixer this Friday at Black Rock Nature Center
Desert Institute is holding a queer friendly and educational hike leaving from the Black Rock Nature Center followed by an LGBTQ+ Mixer.
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The “Lynch Crag” and the connection between the late director and Joshua Tree National Park
Acclaimed director and artist David Lynch died on Thursday. His body of work,…
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