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Joshua Tree National Park News

Showing the last 10 news releases. Click here to visit nps.gov's Joshua Tree National Park - News section for more.

  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

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  • 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.  

    Read more at nps.gov


  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Temporary Closure of Covington Flats

    June 26, 2024 | 11:31 am

    Public access to the Covington Flats area is closed from Wednesday, July 3, 2024, through Sunday, July 7, 2024. The area will reopen the morning of July 8, 2024.

    Read more at nps.gov


  • Park Rangers announce fire restrictions at Joshua Tree National Park

    June 17, 2024 | 2:00 pm

    Joshua Tree National Park leadership has implemented fire restrictions beginning Saturday, June 15 through Tuesday, October 1 due to hot, dry weather conditions and increasing fire danger. The restriction encompasses the entire park, including all campgrounds, backcountry sites, and picnic areas.

    Read more at nps.gov