Bleeding in the Air: Volunteering during the Mass Casualty Drill in Joshua Tree National...
Last Monday, a who's who of emergency agencies combined forces to stage and rehearse a Mass Casualty Incident within Joshua Tree National Park. Volunteer...
King of Hammers brings increased traffic and more OHV vehicles to Morongo Basin
King of the Hammers has officially begun on Thursday (January 23) and as the off-roading event ramps up residents can expect heavy traffic, large...
Joshua Tree National Park authorized to offer jobs back to six park rangers fired...
The National Park Service has been authorized to rehire the nearly 1,000 probationary positions that were cut from National Parks nationwide on February 14th.
The six...
California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife exploring how to reduce financial burden of Yucca...
The California Fish and Game Commission met on April 16th to discuss the public feedback that the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)...
West Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park closed through Thursday (4/10) for new booth...
The entrance in Joshua Tree sees more traffic than the other two entrances.
Landers Clean-up hauls off tons of tires, mountains of mattresses and gobs of garbage
Speaking of cleanups - there have been multiple community cleanup days around the hi-dez as spring cleaning is in full effect. Many of these...
Hi-Desert Daytrips: Mitchell Caverns in the Mojave National Preserve
The Mojave National Preserve has varied desert landscapes including seas of black volcanic rock and tall classic desert sand dunes, with an abundance of...
No action taken on Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan at last Commission’s meeting
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan was discussed at Tuesday's (February 12) meeting of the California Department of Fish & Game Commission, though no...
Landers Community clean-up this Saturday (3/29) for bulky trash items, tires, and more
This Saturday, March 29, the Landers Homestead Valley Association and County Code Enforcement team up for a one-day community cleanup. Residents of the unincorporated...
Sign up for Congressman Jay Obernolte’s Saturday (2/22) Community meeting in Yucca Valley here
Congressman Jay Obernolte is hosting a community coffee this weekend to receive feedback from the Morongo Basin Community. Obernolte serves in the United States...
Construction on private land within Joshua Tree National Park halted for investigation (updated)
Joshua Tree National Park has halted construction on one or more privately-owned parcels within park borders pending an investigation into possible damages to park property.
Nominations are open for JTNPA’s Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has announced a call for nominations for the 21st annual Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award.
The Minerva...
Celebrate spring by tending sacred land with the Native American Land Conservancy this Saturday...
The Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) is inviting volunteers to tend to their land in Morongo Valley this Saturday, April 5 from 8:00 a.m....
Johnson Valley shared-use area closed February 13th to 24th for Marine training
The Johnson Valley shared-use area will be closed from February 13 to 24. The scheduled closure is so the neighboring Marine Corps can conduct...
Busy in Joshua Tree National Park? Here are a few nearby alternatives
If you love being outside this is your time of the year. The mild temperatures of spring bring more people out to the park...
Smokey Bear unveils Morongo Valley’s new fire danger sign
Yesterday at noon sharp, Smokey Bear hosted the unveiling of Morongo Valley’s new fire danger sign at the top of the Morongo grade on...
Support Joshua Tree National Park with the 3rd Annual “Love Your Park Food &...
The 3rd Love Your Park Food & Drink Tour wraps up on Sunday February 16th. The now annual event highlights local bars and restaurants...
Yucca Valley Town Council: Elk Trail project to be completed by late March
If you are in Yucca Valley, accessing records of building permits just got a lot easier.
The Yucca Valley Town Council meeting began with an...
Volunteer opportunities for desert conservation at Mojave Desert Land Trust
The Mojave Desert Land Trust has a few volunteer opportunities for those looking to get more in touch with your community and desert ecosystem.
There...
Get up close-up with the giant flowers of the Parry’s Nolina right now in...
Those who live in the desert year round don’t have to rely on a superbloom to get their fill of flowers. Lots of native...