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...

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. 

Joshua Tree National Park Ranger Anna Marini awarded for success with Preventative Search and...

To educate and assist some of the 3.27 million visitors exploring Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) annually, JTNP Ranger Anna Marini created the Preventative...

Desert Trivia Night to benefit Big Morongo Canyon Preserve this Sunday at Spaghetti Western

This Sunday, February 16th in Morongo Valley, Spaghetti Western will be hosting Desert Trivia Night to benefit Big Morongo Canyon Preserve. This will be Big Morongo Canyon Preserve’s...

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...

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...

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...

BLM prepares public lands closure for upcoming King of the Hammers event in Johnson...

The Bureau of Land Management will implement a temporary closure of public lands from Jan. 30 – Feb. 8, 2025, in the Johnson Valley...

MVCSD holds special meeting to discuss communications tower, residents raise over $10,000 to oppose...

Last night the MVCSD held a special meeting to discuss developments with the proposed communications tower and to gather input from Morongo residents before...

Morongo Valley residents discuss effects of proposed tower before Thursday meeting

The InterConnect communications tower proposed for Morongo Valley continues to stir opposition from local residents. The development project, which includes grading of access roads...

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....

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.

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...

 Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act input

The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act (WJTCA ) was enacted with the aim of protecting the culturally and ecologically important tree while supporting the...

National Park Foundation receives $100 million grant – the largest in its history

The National Park Foundation announced Monday that it had received a 100-million dollar gift from the Lilly Endowment. The non-profit fundraising arm of the...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Celebrate the Golden State’s incredible plants and animals on California Biodiversity Day

California contains some of the most varied landscapes in the country. Over 800 miles of coastline climbs in elevation as you move east toward...