Joshua Tree National Park News
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Trail Closures: Cholla Cactus Garden and 49 Palms Oasis closed for maintenance
December 2, 2024 | 4:00 pm
Starting today Cholla Cactus Garden and 49 Palms Oasis Trail will be temporarily closed until March 2025
Joshua Tree National Park announce campground and amenity fee increase starting Dec 1, 2024
November 15, 2024 | 9:38 am
Joshua Tree National Park will increase fees for all reservations on recreation.gov including campgrounds and tours starting December 1, 2024. There will be an expanded amenity fee increase starting on January 1, 2025. First Come First Serve campgrounds will increase from $15 to $25 per night January 1, 2025.
Joshua Tree National Park staff announce temporary road closures
October 17, 2024 | 12:28 pm
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.– Joshua Tree National Park staff will be performing construction on paved roads throughout the park starting on Monday, October 28. This work is expected to last through Monday, November 11 and requires temporary road closures for successful project completion and public safety.
Black Rock Art Gallery Opening of The Changing Desert Ecology
October 9, 2024 | 1:50 pm
TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif.– Joshua Tree National Park management is pleased to announce a new art exhibition by Fall 2023 Artist in Residence, Jim Weaver. The Changing Desert Ecology explores the intersection of landscape imagery and scientific inquiry.
Joshua Tree National Park staff announce temporary road closures at Black Rock Campground
September 13, 2024 | 8:11 am
Joshua Tree National Park staff will be conducting road overlay construction at Black Rock Campground on October 7-11, October 15-17, and October 28-31. This work will eliminate potholes on portions of the campground road network and requires temporary, intermittent road closures for public safety.
Suspects cited for firing paintballs at Joshua Tree National Park signs
August 8, 2024 | 11:19 am
Three visitors were cited for firing paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters throughout Joshua Tree National Park on Aug. 4.
Park rangers advise local communities and visitors about a potential traffic surge Perseids meteor shower
July 29, 2024 | 9:29 am
The park is anticipating a traffic surge due to the 2024 Perseids meteor shower. Local communities and businesses should expect increased traffic to the park from August 10 to August 12, 2024.
Selections made for 2024-2025 Artist in Residence program
July 15, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Joshua Tree National Park is pleased to announce the selections for the 2024-2025 Artist-in-Residence (AIR) Program. Six applicants have been invited to participate in the program’s eighteenth year of hosting artists who volunteer their time and creativity to interpret the resources of Joshua Tree National Park through unique lenses.
National Park Service's Director’s Visitor Safety Achievement Awards Individual Recipient: Anna Marini
July 15, 2024 | 11:10 am
We want to congratulate Ranger Anna Marini for being selected for the Director's Visitor Safety Achievement Award for her outstanding dedication, commitment, and achievements to reducing risk to visitors and preventing serious and fatal visitor injuries. These awards are the highest honors given by the National Park Service for outstanding achievements in visitor safety and employee safety and health.
Park rangers urge visitors to be prepared for high summer temperatures
July 2, 2024 | 12:42 pm
Rangers at Joshua Tree National Park are urging visitors to take extra safety precautions when visiting the park during the summer season due to high temperatures, extreme ultraviolet rays, and harsh exposure.