Eagle Mountain landfill on hold Plans for Landfill Near Joshua Tree Stalled by Lauren Hasler Plans to move in a new neighbor next to Joshua Tree National Park were stalled when a southern California appeals panel ruled to temporarily halt development of what would be the largest nonhazardous solid waste landfill in the nation. The proposed Eagle Mountain Landfill would… Read More
Ryan Ranch: History in Ruins or Ruined History? By Caitlyn Marrs Archeologist Joshua Tree National Park At the western base of Ryan Mountain lie adobe ruins representing early turn of the century life in Joshua Tree National Park. What remains there today is the footprint left behind by the Ryan family, who came to Joshua Tree in the 1890’s to manage and eventually… Read More
Summer ’08 Campground Closures News from nps.gov; As in past years, Joshua Tree National Park will once again close some campgrounds for the 2008 summer season. Summer is the slow season at Joshua Tree, and there is reduced utilization of camping sites during the hot summer months. Seasonal campground closures allow impacted areas to recover and… [read more] … Read More