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… Read More


Through the most powerful storm in Climb Smart history (23 years!), attendees and volunteers persevered to have a great time, contribute mightily to the Friends Of Joshua Tree mission and learn some skills on and off the rock. 1″ of rain fell in less than half a day in a high desert region that gets… Read More


With the current federal government shutdown, there are many questions about access to recreation resources inside the Park. Last time there was a government shutdown, the Park was closed continuously for over two weeks, with barricades at the entrances to prevent vehicle access. This time, the feds are handling things a bit differently.  The situation… Read More