UPDATE- FOJT Executive Director John Lauretig on Z107.7 ‘Up Close with Gary Daigneault’ Listen to the latest from FOJT and the National Park embarking on an ambitious new Climbing Management Plan that will manage climbing in the Park for the foreseeable future (like, 20 years!). FOJT Executive Director John Lauretig on the ‘Up Close Show’ hosted by the one and only Gary Daigneault. This interview was aired @z1077fm.joshuatree… Read More
UPDATE – Guidance for Responsible Recreation as Park re-opens UPDATE MAY 18, 2020 Joshua Tree National Park will re-open to visitors beginning Monday May 19, 2020. Due to expectations of crowding and extreme pressure on the gateway communities and Park staff, we recommend waiting and staggering trips to midweek and next month. If you choose to visit, know that many businesses in town are… 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