Joshua Tree National Park Recovering From Flooding
Joshua Tree National Park, which was hit hard by flash floods on September 13, will reopen some areas along the Pinto Basin Road on Friday, according to park officials.
- September 29th, 2011
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Flash Floods Cause Extensive Damage In Joshua Tree National Park
Flash-flooding Tuesday morning caused extensive damage in parts of Joshua Tree National Park, where parts of roads and the Cottonwood Campground were washed away. No visitors or park employees were injured and no vehicles were damaged, officials said.
Authorities Investigating Deaths of Two Visitors To Joshua Tree National Park
Authorities are investigating the deaths of a man and woman found in a rugged section of Joshua Tree National Park.
Special Photo Exhibit Features Rock Groups 'America' and the 'Eagles' At Joshua Tree National Park
It might seem to be an odd confluence, but Joshua Tree National Park is the backdrop for an exhibit of photographs and album cover art featuring such artists as America and the Eagles. But if you're familiar with the album covers, and the park, you understand the connection.
Friends Group Donates Truck To Joshua Tree National Park For Search-and-Rescue
Getting around big, rugged parks such as Joshua Tree National Park can be tricky without the right rig. Fortunately for Joshua Tree's rangers, Friends of Joshua Tree have donated a heavy duty pickup truck for search-and-rescue operations.
A Tale of Two Joshua Trees
All trees are not created equal. While that statement can be proved in any forest, in Joshua Tree National Park the park's namesake trees really define that statement.
Easy Park Hikes -- The Cholla Cactus Garden In Joshua Tree National Park
While there are many long-distance hikes you can take in Joshua Tree National Park, sometimes the heat can just be too much. But even if it's the middle of the day, a stroll down the Cholla Cactus Garden path is well-worth your time to learn about these curious cacti.
Climate Change Expected To Drive Joshua Trees From 90 Percent Of Its Range Within 60-90 Years
By the end of the century, possibly sooner, a hotter climate likely will wipe out Joshua trees from 90 percent of their current range, which includes Joshua Tree National Park, according to U.S. Geological Survey researchers.
Supreme Court Declines To Review Issue Of Landfill Next To Joshua Tree National Park
Though the U.S. Supreme Court has shown no desire to consider whether the country's largest garbage dump should be allowed next to Joshua Tree National Park, that decision doesn't necessarily end the project.
For Women Only: 5 Percent Discount On National Park Treks With Call of the Wild
Sorry guys, this offer isn't for you...unless you want to treat your wife, girlfriend, or sister to a "women only" guided trek through some of the West's national park landscapes.
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