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
Feb. 28 Blackrock Symposium w JTNP Superintendent and Tourism Experts The popular Black Rock Symposium will continue on Friday, February 28, 2020, to feature a panel-based symposium on relevant topics affecting Joshua Tree National Park and Gateway Communities. The second event of this symposium series will be “Balancing Tourism with Conservation and Preservation”. As the visitation to Joshua Tree National Park continues to increase, there is… 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