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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Free California State Park pass program saved from budget cuts
A popular State Park Library pass program has been saved from being cut due to the budget shortfalls. The California State Library Park Pass...
National Park Service says they will be hiring seasonal workers for busy spring season
Following up on our recent story about seasonal hires at Joshua Tree National Park, the NPS provided Z107.7 with a statement.
On February 14, six...
BLM is seeking public’s feedback on California State Park OHV Grants
The Bureau of Land Management is hosting several in-person and virtual meetings to gather input on developing off-highway vehicle grant proposals. The grants are...
Construction on Joshua Tree National Park West Entrance has begun
The West Entrance to Joshua Tree National Park has begun its long-awaited upgrade. In their latest newsletter, the National Park says that the construction...
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...
Three search & rescues on Sunday highlight importance of being prepared in the hi-desert
You’ve heard us and everyone else talk about it - triple digit temps continue to batter the Basin with unrelenting heat during the day,...
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...
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...
Save the Date: Giant Rock Cleanup (5/30), Desert Bingo Fundraiser this Monday (5/12)
Save the dates, there is going to be a Giant Rock Cleanup on Friday May 30th.
It’s the 20th anniversary of the boulder’s break...
Be on the lookout for tortoises seeking shade under your tires
If the sizzling sun has you seeking shade when soaking in the sites and sounds of the summer’s seasonal splendor - then you aren’t...
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...
California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife exploring draft Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan comments...
The California Fish and Game Commission (CDFW) are meeting this Wednesday and Thursday and they are expected to receive a summary of initial comments...
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...
“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.
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...
