A dramatic increase in the cost to visit Joshua Tree National Park, a new shuttle system, increase in visitors over-capacity and increasing, Desert Tortoise deaths, graffiti, and missing hikers found deceased. There is a lot going in in our backyard National Park and Superintendent David Smith will be on the Z107.7 “Up Close” tomorrow, Friday, October 27 from 10:05 – 11:00 am. Smith will take calls over the air to discuss resident’s questions and concerns live on the air. Listeners can listen on the air at 107.7 FM, streamed online at www.z1077fm.com, or download the app at “KCDZ” on the google or Apple markets.