Coronavirus Updates for Joshua Tree National Park UPDATE MARCH 23– here’s some coverage via USA TODAY and KCRW radio interview featuring our own John Lauretig (Executive Director). Joshua Tree National Park still closed; FOJT strongly recommends not coming out to JTree at this time. UPDATE MARCH 21- PARK IS NOW CLOSED. ALL CAMPERS MUST EXIT BY NOON. This is shared on firsthand information… Read More
Alabama Hills Recreation Policy rework in play Friends of Joshua Tree supports Friends of The Inyo in this latest development on the Sierra Eastside; a collaborative effort between outdoor recreation advocates and land managers (in this case BLM) to create a more sustainable framework for camping, climbing and hiking in the newly designated Alabama Hills National Scenic Area. After a decade long… Read More
FOJT Board Retreat brings 2020 vision and plan forward What an amazing year it was for climbing, for Public Lands, for Joshua Tree National Park and for Friends Of Joshua Tree. From the impacts of the Federal Shutdown in January to Climb Smart’s 24th running and a splitter fall climbing season and now snow sticking to the ground! 2019 will go down in history… Read More