2-24-21
Lots of good news and updates from JTNP during this busy climbing season. Here’s the scoop- CAMPGROUNDS are now open again, after the lockdown order was lifted last month. Most are reservation only, with the exception of Hidden Valley, Belle and White Tank Campgrounds. Visit www.recreation.gov for reservations. MASKS – Though the stipulation from […]
3-16-20
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 […]
3-18-19
Heads up intrepid JTree climbers… it’s raptor closure season. As good stewards of our public lands, let’s give these special creatures lots of room to do their nesting and fledging thing. There is so much good climbing to be had this spring all around the Park, we can forego a few sensitive areas… curious about […]
1-17-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Kenji Haroutunian, 310-489-3281, info@friendsofjosh.org Friends of Joshua Tree Offers Loans to Furloughed Park Staff at Joshua Tree National Park Volunteer Advocacy Group Goes Beyond Keeping the Park Clean and Staving Off Illegal Activities JOSHUA TREE, CA – The local non-profit advocacy group […]
2-28-18
by Bernadette Regan Since 2009, Climbers Coffee has served over 29,000 cups of coffee, cocoa, and tea. Sometimes, climbers new to the scene will take a sip then expectantly smile bigger than normal. They tend to expect that ‘Free Coffee’ means bad coffee. Thanks to Friends of Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree Outfitters, Flophouse Resoles, Cliffhanger […]
1-21-18
Here is the latest update– 8:25am Friday January 18- please read through the post as several items have changed recently. Updates given from top down to track the history of this fast-developing situation in and around JTNP. *Cleanup at Dry Lake Bed this weekend (Jan. 18-20) is CANCELLED due to extremely wet, muddy conditions. The […]
11-11-17
NOW is the time to let those who manage access to our Parks know what you think about an astronomical increase in per vehicle fees entering the Park during peak season. The comment period ends NOVEMBER 23, December 22, 2017, extended due to heavy response. ADD to it, please. Here’s the gist of what our […]
7-1-17
UPDATE – athlete lineup to include Nina Williams, Brad Gobright, John Long, Jon Cardwell, Rob Mulligan, Ben Hanna and other pros stepping up for CLIMB SMART 2017! Can you feel it coming? Joshua Tree season just around the corner… ticket sales for Climb Smart 2017 are approaching sold out. We sold out last year about […]
4-28-17
Climber Alert- a new active nest has been verified on an aspect of Saddle Rocks. Please respect the closure as nesting/fledging occurs this Spring. Spread the word, and Thanks.
5-16-16
Time to mark your calendars, everyone. OCTOBER 14-16 is the annual FOJT Climb Smart event, staging once again at Joshua Tree Lakes Campground and in various spots inside JTNP. This year will be a special community gathering marking the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service and the 19th staging of this seasonal kickoff to […]
10-20-15
Climb Smart 2015 happened under dramatic skies in and around Joshua Tree National Park this past weekend (October 16-18, 2015) with education as the centerpiece of a festival that brought together 200+ climbers from around the Western U.S. to kick off the season. Staged with lightning flashing in the night sky, thunder rolling nearby but […]
7-8-15
OCTOBER 16-18… This year’s CLIMB SMART will be the 18th annual event that leads into the Centennial year of the National Parks in the USA. This will be among the best events to attend of the season! TNF’s Daniel Woods is a feature athlete offering insight and inspiration! JUST ADDED – Jess Roskelley (adidas Outdoor athlete)… many […]