Celebrate the designation of Chuckwalla National Monument with the NALC today (1/30)at Más o...
The Native American Land Conservancy will be celebrating the recent establishment of Chuckwalla Preserve to National Monument status today at Joshua Tree’s Más o...
Joshua Tree National Park officials clarify investigation into road that leads to private land...
On October 22nd, we reported on an investigation within the borders of Joshua Tree National Park in the Whispering Pines region near Covington Flats....
Cadiz Inc. looking at new opportunities for the ancient acquifer under its feet
Sitting on top of 45,000 acres 75 miles east of Twentynine Palms is Cadiz Ranch, Inc. Deep in the ground below the publicly traded company is an ancient aquifer that began collecting water in the last ice age.
Morongo Basin Conservation Association talks solar and energy storage at annual meeting on Saturday...
Solar energy, power generation and electricity shutoffs will be the topics at this year’s Morongo Basin Conservation Association. The organization is holding its 56th...
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...
Johnson Valley Painted Rocks adds “Restoration Area” to their name after trash and graffiti...
A volunteer group of Johnson Valley residents and recreationers stepped up to stop the spread of graffiti that has been invading the natural rock formations out on Old Woman Springs Road.
Smokey Bear turns 80
Smokey Bear turned 80 years old on Friday, July 19th. With a tinderbox fire season hitting Southern California as well as wildfires singeing the...
Get rid of trash and bulky items at free community clean-up this Saturday in...
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...
Bighorn sheep get a drink from hi-desert volunteers hauling water and muscle to the...
Last month The Society for the Conservation of Bighorn Sheep put out the call for volunteers to haul water into the Mojave National Preserve...
Art or litter? Johnson Valley ‘Painted Rocks’ are getting cleaned up at a volunteer...
The painted rocks out on Old Woman Springs Rd. are a popular spot to snap an Instagram, but the tags and trash that cover the area are an eyesore to local Johnson Valley resident Michelle Zumstein, and she's going to do something about it.
BLM seeking board members for California Desert District Advisory Council
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public nominations for positions on three of its advisory councils - one of those directly affecting...
Morongo Valley tower on BLM land faces steep opposition from residents as they battle...
The Covington Park Community Room’s air conditioning struggled to keep up with the standing-room only crowd that gathered on Thursday to listen and talk...
Mojave Desert Land Trust hosting Joshua Tree book signing and expert panel this Sunday...
Learn more about the future of the Joshua tree during a special event marking the release of a definitive new book on the species.
This...
Felon suspected of jumping fence, falling asleep in Twentynine Palms backyard
A felon with an active warrant was allegedly found sleeping in a backyard in Twentynine Palms.
On Thursday (August 22) at around 10:15 p.m., County...
Joshua Tree National Park adds audio-descriptive brochure for visually impaired visitors
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In a move to provide more equitable access to National Park material, Joshua Tree National Park has made its park...
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.
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...
BLM Desert Advisory Council to meet in Las Vegas Aug. 10
The Bureau of Land Management will host an in-person public meeting of the BLM California Desert District Advisory Council from 9 a.m.– 3 p.m.,...
Johnson Valley Shared Use Area closed August 15 – 26
If the heat has you itching to tear it up on 2 or 4 wheels on the Johnson Valley dry lake areas this month,...
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.
