Joshua Tree National Park

Flooding Closes Southern Half Of Joshua Tree National Park

Flooding tied to monsoonal rains, which already have closed Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve, on Monday forced closure of the southern portion of Joshua Tree National Park in California.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2022 8:44pm

Millions Of Dollars Heading To National Parks For Infrastructure, Environmental Needs

Abandoned mines, wildlife habitat, recreation, and other projects across the National Park System should benefit from millions of dollars the Biden adminstration has released through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

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By NPT Staff - May 13th, 2022 2:30am

Joshua Tree National Park Mulling Use Of Climbing Anchors In Wilderness

Whether climbing anchors are appropriate in wilderness is a controversial issue Joshua Tree National Park staff is dealing with as it crafts a climbing management plan.

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By NPT Staff - May 12th, 2022 2:30am

Unplugged: National Park Service Struggling To Meet EV Challenges

America's move to electric vehicles could run out of juice in the National Park System, where many challenges stand in the way of installing EV chargers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 27th, 2022 8:43am

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National Parks Quiz and Trivia #41 – October Notables

This National Parks Quiz and Trivia #41 features eleven national parks established over the years during the month of October.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 17th, 2021 4:00am

Year-End Months Are Perfect For Camping In These National Parks

It's just too hot to enjoy camping in some parks during the summer, but fall and winter are prime times for outdoor activity in those areas. Here's a sampling of NPS sites where the "off season" in the rest of the country can be the best season for camping.

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By Jim Burnett - November 4th, 2021 1:45am

Traveler Special Report: Measuring Successes Against Invasive Species

While invasive plant, animal, and fish species are attacking the National Park System, there are some success stories to note in the battle.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Judge Rules Joshua Trees Must Be Reconsidered For ESA Protection

Joshua trees need the protection of the Endangered Species Act if they're to avoid extinction, a federal judge has ruled in determining that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service erred by denying the species that protection.

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By NPT Staff - September 23rd, 2021 12:03pm

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Payment Changes Arrive For Camping At Joshua Tree National Park

Heading to Joshua Tree National Park but forgot to make an advance campground reservation? No worries, as you now can make a same-day reservation, but you need to do it via recreation.gov.

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By Compiled From N... - September 3rd, 2021 1:45am

New Names For Old Routes

Dialogues about offensive climbing route names have ramped up in the last year as protests and ongoing dialogues about race and equity have happened across many sectors.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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