NEWS UPDATES: ARCHIVES

UPDATE to Comment Period for National Fixed Anchor Policy

Friends of Joshua Tree Announces Changes

Friends of Joshua Tree Announces Changes

PRESS RELEASE: NOVEMBER 14, 2024 Statement from Friends of Joshua Tree to the Climbing Community regarding Climbing Stewards and Climber Coffee Programs in JTNP Friends of Joshua Tree announces changes...
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29 Palms Rock Rumble Royale

29 Palms Rock Rumble Royale

 Cliffhanger Guides ... presents the 1st Annual 29 Palms Rock Rumble Royale on December 13 & 14! The first of its kind, this event is a bouldering competition and conservation...
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TICKETS ON SALE: December 6-8 Climb Smart 2024

TICKETS ON SALE: December 6-8 Climb Smart 2024

Tickets Now on Sale... Climb Smart 2024 in Joshua Tree On December 6-8, 2024 Climb Smart will take place INSIDE of Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), offering education, stewardship, and...
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RECENT TAGGING IN PARK

RECENT TAGGING IN PARK

Let's Not Be Bystanders! Friends of Joshua Tree is saddened by the recent tagging activity in Joshua Tree National Park. We are asking all climbers and our community members to...
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SAVE-THE-DATE: November 15-16, 2024

SAVE-THE-DATE: November 15-16, 2024

Connected Landscapes Celebration - November 5-16, 2024  Friends Of Joshua Tree and Native American Lands Conservancy are bringing back Connected Landscapesthis Fall! Through gathering in community face to face, we...
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Oral History of Rock Climbing

Oral History of Rock Climbing

THE ORAL HISTORY OF ROCK CLIMBING from www.nps.gov/jotr Read about the history of rock climbing from the climbers themselves in these  transcripts which result from a rock climbing oral history...
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National Park Service “Official” App

National Park Service “Official” App

INTRODUCING THE OFFICIAL NPS APP YOUR ULTIMATE NATIONAL PARK COMPANION! Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers shares, "Hey friends! Get the inside scoop on Joshua Tree info by downloading the NPS App...
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Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center

Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center

Looking for the new Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center? Visit the new Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center at Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms! Here you will find the visitors'...
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Comment Period Extended

Comment Period Extended

DEADLINE JANUARY 30! UPDATE ...This may be the last week to make substantive comments to our federal management agencies to affect proposed changes to how fixed anchors are managed nationwide....
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NPS Seeking Input

NPS Seeking Input

National Park Service and USDA Forest Service seek public input on proposed guidance for managing climbing, protecting natural and cultural resources in wilderness areas DEADLINE EXTENDED: January 30, 2024 #...
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Please Attend…Public Meeting

Please Attend…Public Meeting

Public meeting on bolting policy on January 4, 2024 at 5 pm.6448 Hailee Road, #9, Joshua Tree(north of Sam's, across from Post Office) Plenty of eats, drinks and Q&A with...
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49 Palms Trail Closure is Lifted

49 Palms Trail Closure is Lifted

49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Closure is Lifted As of Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail closure is lifted! - - -  As previously released by Hannah...
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New Superintendent named for Joshua Tree National Park

New Superintendent named for Joshua Tree National Park

The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jane Rodgers as the new permanent superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park beginning Aug. 13.  Rodgers has been the acting superintendent of Joshua...
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TICKETS ON SALE: December 1-3 Climb Smart 2023

TICKETS ON SALE: December 1-3 Climb Smart 2023

Tickets Now on Sale... Climb Smart 2023 in Joshua Tree On December 1-3, 2023 Climb Smart will take place INSIDE of Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), offering education, stewardship, and...
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PARK IMPLEMENTS BACKPACKING PERMIT SYSTEM

PARK IMPLEMENTS BACKPACKING PERMIT SYSTEM

Park Implements New Backpacking Permit System Date: February 1, 2023 Contact: Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520 Now backpackers can obtain backpacking permits digitally at recreation.gov as of February 1, 2023, and the...
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49 Palms Oasis Trail REOPENS

49 Palms Oasis Trail REOPENS

49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Re-Opens As of Thursday, April 27, 2023, 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail will re-open! Previously as released by Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520       Beginning January 9,...
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Join Us for Facelift JT 2023

Join Us for Facelift JT 2023

Join Us with Yosemite Climbers Assn Join us with Yosemite Climbers Association for our second Joshua Tree Facelift event! A day of service not just in the Park but in...
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Joint Membership for FOJT & Access Fund?

Joint Membership for FOJT & Access Fund?

THAT'S EASY . . . Friends Of Joshua Tree is a joint member of the Access Fund, and now you can support climbing in Joshua Tree and nationwide with one...
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TICKETS ON SALE: December 2-4 Climb Smart 2022

TICKETS ON SALE: December 2-4 Climb Smart 2022

Tickets Now on Sale... Climb Smart 2022 in Joshua Tree On December 2-4, 2022, Climb Smart will take place INSIDE of Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), offering education, stewardship, and...
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Facelift Joshua Tree Day of Service Oct 22

Facelift Joshua Tree Day of Service Oct 22

Friends & Friends of Friends Come join us for a day of Service in Joshua Tree and surrounding communities, inclusive of the National Park! October 22 from 9-3pm, with a...
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