Climb Smart in JTree brings the community together this Nov. 5-7 The climbing season will kick off soon in JTree, and this is an incredibly meaningful season in the history of climbing. Why? Well for one, JTNP has embarked on forming a Climbing Management Plan, the first time since the last millenium to address challenges, opportunities and management of climbing in the Park. CS21 will be… Read More
Climb Smart re-postponed to November 5-7, 2021 Out of an abundance of concern for safety and caring for the local community of Joshua Tree, Friends Of Joshua Tree’s board of directors has decided to again postpone our signature event, Climb Smart in Joshua Tree, to November 2021. The New Dates are NOVEMBER 5-7, 2021. These are actually the regular Fall season kickoff dates… 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