Big Wheel Jeep Tours See the San Andreas. After all, it's your Fault (8) Nov 21, 2008
Check out Joshua Tree National Park, San Jacinto and Santa Rosa National Monument, Indian Canyons, the top of The Tram, Coachella Valley Preserve, and Morongo Preserve ... Tours include: San Andreas Fault, Joshua Tree National Park, NASA Deep Space Communication Complex, falconry, helicopter/archeological experience, wolf sanctuary, big cat preserve and more. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Abandoned mines pose a daunting task Nov 11, 2008
California parks have the highest number of abandoned mines, with Death Valley followed by Mojave National Preserve and Joshua Tree National Park. In September, Death Valley closed the defunct Keane Wonder Mine after the report cited a family with a toddler playing near a collapsing opening. (Boston Globe)
Anne Rice returns to the religion she knew as a child Oct 25, 2008
She no longer lives in New Orleans; home these days is Rancho Mirage, about 120 miles east of Los Angeles near Joshua Tree National Park. Slender with salt-and-pepper hair, Rice does not look her age. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Making the most of hotel alternatives Oct 10, 2008
"We rented a lovely home in Kauai for a week, and a small house with a wonderful stone-lined Jacuzzi right near the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, for three nights," he says. "In places where hotels are very costly, or where you need more than one room, you can save a great deal by doing it this way.". (CNN -- Travel)
* Her citys not gone, and neither is she Oct 6, 2008
When she went to Joshua Tree National Park in California and found where the ashes of the alternative-country pioneer Gram Parsons had been scattered, I sort of had my epiphany there and I thought, Wow, I think I know how this thing is going to go now. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Chrissie Hynde returns to her Ohio roots Oct 6, 2008
" As she began to work on new songs, she found her direction changing. "Spending more time in Akron, I was getting more of an American feel in my sensibility," she said. In addition, the Pretenders toured last year with ZZ Top, and Hynde participated in a tribute concert to Jerry Lee Lewis. When she went to Joshua Tree National Park in California and found where the ashes of the alternative-country pioneer Gram Parsons had been scattered, "I sort of had my epiphany there and I thought, Wow, I... (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Outside magazine picks 50 places to get away from it all Sep 25, 2008
For long walks, try Joshua Tree National Park, Calif. Pecos Wilderness, Mexico; North Country Trail, Upper Peninsula, Mich. (USA Today -- Travel)
Newswatch, Police/Fire Sep 18, 2008
DePrey, who was assigned to Joshua Tree National Park in California as chief of resource management, will take the Pearl Harbor post in October. He previously was acting superintendent of the Great Basin National Park in Nevada and chief of natural resources at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in California. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Palm Springs, Calif., for $308 R/T Sep 16, 2008
Beyond town, get out to explore the high desert on a Joshua Tree National Park jeep tour through a rugged back-country trail through the San Andreas - the earth s mighty fault line. DAILY DEALS. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Reward offered in death of Calif desert tortoise Sep 5, 2008
A $5,000 reward has been offered for informating leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever killed a desert tortoise at a Joshua Tree National Park campground last month. More News. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Wish-list author's death fuels Web 'bucket lists' Aug 29, 2008
APDave Freeman, co-author of "100 Things to Do Before You Die," poses for a photo in Joshua Tree National Park in Joshua Tree, Calif. Freeman died Sunday, Aug. 17, 2008, after hitting his head in a fall at his home in the Venice area of Los Angeles. (MSNBC -- Technology)
"100 Things" Author Dies In Freak Accident Aug 27, 2008
In this family photo released by Cyndi Yee, Dave Freeman, co-author of "100 Things to Do Before You Die," poses for a photo in Joshua Tree National Park in Joshua Tree, Calif. Freeman died Aug. 17, 2008, after hitting his head in a fall at his home in the Venice area of Los Angeles. (CBS News -- US)
Desert tortoise found burned to death at campground Aug 20, 2008
Joe Zarki, information officer for Joshua Tree National Park, says rangers are seeking information from anyone who knows anything related to the dead desert tortoise found Aug. 4. He estimates the tortoise was 45 years old. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Glacier Park: The next century - Disappearing namesake may make pristine wildnerness symbol of climate change Aug 18, 2008
In Joshua Tree National Park in California, it means no more Joshua trees. In Florida's Everglades, it likely means no more glades. (Missoulian, MT)
More of this story Aug 9, 2008
"For that project, hundreds of artists photographed a 24-hour period in Joshua Tree National Park and turned it into a video," Bruce said. Bruce has invited Forum des Images to join the expo, and it will be in a new space across the street from LACDA and next door to Bert Green Fine Art. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Look forward to winter with a ski tripOnly $251 to Palm Springs Jul 23, 2008
Purple mountains, lush green golf courses, one-story hotels wrapped around cool pools, a main street with the finest in dining and shopping, an easy-to-use town trolley system, and close to Joshua Tree National Park (stunning and stark beauty) - what more does one need on a getaway. What's even better is the price to get there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Budget-smart national park trips Jul 15, 2008
We've dealt with carsick kids on some of those winding roads and a painful run-in with some cactus at Joshua Tree National Park in California. At Mount Rushmore, once my trio realized they couldn't climb around the monument, they were much more interested in seeing who could find the most license plates from different states. (CNN -- Travel)
Read more... Jun 17, 2008
Glaciers in the national parks of Alaska as well as North Cascades and Mount Rainier National Parks will continue to disappear; Joshua trees will no longer exist at Joshua Tree National Park; and a rising sea will drown Everglades National Park and portions of historic sites such as Colonial National Historical Park, site of the first permanent English settlement at Jamestown. In its report, NPCA offered recommended actions for federal, state, and local governments, and individuals, to slow, and... (PNN Online)
Business briefs Jun 14, 2008
Also added are views of 10 well-known parks and recreation areas, including the California destinations of Joshua Tree National Park, Death Valley National Park, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Sequoia National Park and the Lake Tahoe region, the blog reported. Hispanic business group honors SchwarzeneggerThe Central California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will present Gov. Schwarzenegger the first ever Central California Champion Award at the 20th annual Central California Business Expo from 9... (Fresno Bee)
21,000 Square Miles of 3G Network for Southern Californians On-the-Go Jun 7, 2008
The expansion covers a wide area: -- Southwest county - from south of Big Bear Lake near Seven Oaks and east to Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms -- East county - from north of the Joshua Tree National Park toward the Colorado River Indian Reservation in the east and north to Lake Havasu City -- North county - from east of Death Valley National Park and south to the Mojave National Preserve and Twentynine Palms -- Northwest county - from west of the China Lake Naval Weapons Center to Red... (PR Newswire)
Backpacking with backup May 25, 2008
JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Calif ... And so, for my planned six-day solo hike across Joshua Tree National Park, I have armed myself with the latest generation of backcountry electronics, devices that split the difference between the pleasures of being alone and the potential for dying alone call it e-survival ... Los Angeles Times columnist Dan Neil surveys the challenging terrain of Joshua Tree National Park, Calif. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Bill Would Add 190K Wilderness Acres In SoCal May 15, 2008
WASHINGTON -- A U.S. House committee has voted to add 190,000 acres of wilderness areas to Joshua Tree National Park and other areas of Southern California. The House Natural Resources Committee approved the California Desert and Mountain Heritage Act by voice vote Wednesday, sending it to the full House. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
First class travel under the southwestern sun May 13, 2008
"Hollywood history has stuck around the desert, where celebrities still slip away to gated villas and inns in secluded small neighborhoods, for decades, he adds, and the mystique is still here. While some resorts are punctuated with big box resorts, this desert getaway has managed to preserve a sense of history along quiet streets evocatively lined with lush palm trees.Also on this storyWhen you want to make yourself at home on the range in this chic desert hideaway, the choices... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Been there? Do that instead May 2, 2008
Six Senses Resorts & SpasDeciding to go to the sultanate of Oman instead of the emirate of Dubai is a bit like choosing Joshua Tree National Park over Las Vegas. Big towers and city lights are fine sometimes, but they're not fundamentally what deserts are about. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Three-Way On The Freeway Apr 13, 2008
Once, as we exited Joshua Tree National Park, Helga directed us to bypass Interstate 10 - the route I would have chosen - and sent us down a narrow road through a slot canyon so dazzling it proved to be one of the highlights of the trip. Plus, I discovered later when I checked a map, it shaved 15 miles - and probably as many minutes - off the journey to Anza Borrego. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
REGION: Preserving wildlife corridors Apr 7, 2008
South Coast Wildlands suggested a wildlife bridge be built over Highway 62 near Joshua Tree National Park for the bighorn sheep population, and another over Highway 118 in Los Angeles to connect the Santa Monica Mountains with ranges to the north. Meanwhile, an abandoned, existing overpass in the Los Angeles area is slated for conversion to a wildlife bridge, Penrod said. (North County Times)
Federal power corridors prompt a backlash Mar 31, 2008
If the Energy Department proceeds with its grid project, some of the transmission lines could be routed through Joshua Tree National Park. Environmental groups have filed lawsuits. (Boston Globe)
It's time to visit Palm Springs Mar 29, 2008
Don't miss a visit to the more than one million acres of recreational park grounds which make up Joshua Tree National Park. Open year-round, this fantastic landscape of sculpted granite and unique wildlife is one of Mother Nature's finest. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The Hottest Hot Springs Mar 9, 2008
Joshua Tree National Park, (760) 367-5500. Seven-day vehicle permit, $15. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Man rides to Joshua Tree Feb 28, 2008
Sean Kriletich had an epiphany while gliding down a dirt road into the Mokelumne River canyon on a one-speed bike during a 12-day bicycle trip from Jackson to Joshua Tree National Park ... The new perspective would radiate in him for the adventure in late October of last year, but it would be taken away much quicker: While on the side of a desert road near Joshua Tree National Park, a run-away, rolling car took out his bike, while the passenger side rear-view mirror barely bruised his left arm... (The Union Democrat)
Detox With Decadence At New Raw Foods Spa Wonder Raw Retreat Offers New Twists On Old Favorites In Gorgeous Desert Setting Feb 25, 2008
(PRWEB) February 25, 2008 -- Forty-five minutes from Palm Springs, and just next door to Joshua Tree National Park, is a unique relaxation retreat that rejuvenates mind, body and spirit through raw and living foods ... Joshua Tree National Park. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
• U.S. considers easing ban on guns in national parks Feb 23, 2008
Weapons originally were prohibited in national parks to prevent "opportunistic poaching" of wildlife, said Frank Buono, a former assistant superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park, east of Palm Springs. A 1908 Yellowstone National Park regulation, for example, required that visitors "having firearms, traps, nets, seines or explosives" surrender the weapons at the entrance unless they received written permission from the park superintendent. (Q13.com, WA)
Hollywood's Home for Misbehaving Celebs Feb 10, 2008
We spent our first day exploring Joshua Tree National Park and needed a place to spend the night. There weren't a lot of choices, and when we happened upon the Joshua Tree Inn, we stopped. (ABC News)
Super-value destinations Jan 23, 2008
The city is ideally located for day trips to trendy La Jolla or Palm Springs and to the scenic and fascinating Joshua Tree National Park with over 550,000 acres of desert wilderness. One awesome adventure on San Diego Bay is to take a 2. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Hiker becomes first to complete 'Great Western Loop' Dec 22, 2007
Alone in Joshua Tree National Park, Skurka went 70 miles without passing a drop of water he could tap. He survived by rationing the 38 pounds of water he carried on his back for this leg of the journey. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Palm Springs stargazing Dec 12, 2007
Travel - Executive Style Home - smh. Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
- Families flock to sand for Thanksgiving Day Nov 23, 2007
He is assigned to Joshua Tree National Park and left seven children and his wife behind in Yucca Valley. As long as I m working for the government and they will have me down here at the dunes, I will be here, he said. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
U.S. to have say in power line siting Oct 3, 2007
Residents in San Bernardino County's Morongo Valley have been fighting a proposal by DWP to lace huge new towers through historic Pioneertown, the setting for countless television westerns and movies, and through bucolic private land preserves pieced together between Joshua Tree National Park and the San Bernardino National Forest. Federal energy regulators would steer clear of public parks and forests unless sister agencies allowed transmission lines, putting more pressure on private lands as... (Los Angeles Times)
Wilderness bill targets 191,000 acres Sep 28, 2007
Elsewhere, it would expand and create wilderness areas in the heavily forested San Jacinto Mountains around Idyllwild, in Joshua Tree National Park and in the desert foothills around Palm Springs ... Besides expanding Agua Tibia Wilderness and creating two new wilderness areas in Southwest County, the measure would add 78,000 acres to existing wilderness in Joshua Tree National Park and create a 22,000-acre South Fork San Jacinto Wilderness near Idyllwild. (North County Times)
Gutsy adventures for alpha females Sep 22, 2007
Top adventures for alpha females - Active Travel - MSNBC.com. Top adventures for alpha females. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Robert Krier's Weather Watch Weblog Sep 21, 2007
A flash-flood warning is in effect for Joshua Tree National Park. Parts of L.A. county are under a flash-flood watch. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Deadline Approaches Sep 18, 2007
(Cpt, Neal Fisher, PAO, Twentynine Palms Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center) (Ranger Joe Zarki, PIO, Joshua Tree National Park) (Officer Joe Zagorski, PIO, Morongo Basin Station, California Highway Patrol) (Sergeant Dennis Gutierrez, MIO, Riverside County Sheriffs Department). 10:30 - 12:00 -split session "AP Critique". (KOLD.com, AZ)
Pilot Killed In Joshua Tree Park Plane Crash Sep 14, 2007
(AP) JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. A Yucca Valley pilot has been found dead at the wreckage of a single-engine plane that crashed on a mountainside near Joshua Tree National Park. (CBS2.com, CA)
Palm Springs a family vacation oasis Sep 12, 2007
Joshua Tree National Park. The kids will love climbing the huge boulders piled one atop the other and watching the serious climbers that have come here from all over the world. (CNN -- Travel)
Bring home better family vacation photos Aug 30, 2007
I have a bulletin board full of souvenir pictures next to my desk -- there's a picture of 7-year-old Melanie and me in Hawaii at sunset; one of my husband and me on our honeymoon looking impossibly young; a snapshot of the kids perched on a rock they'd climbed in California's Joshua Tree National Park, and one with my dad outside a villa we'd rented in St. Martin, just a few months before he died. Each picture, of course, evokes a cavalcade of memories. (CNN -- Travel)
Escondido Children's Museum helps visitors find nature's ABCs Aug 19, 2007
The couple's first picture was taken in 2000 at Joshua Tree National Park. "I thought, that tree looks like a 'Y,' " Castella said. (North County Times)
2 comment(s) Looking thorough his camera lens Jul 8, 2007
For this story, there was no reason to drive into the rugged San Bernardino Mountains or across the sizzling desert in Joshua Tree National Park as he so often does. In fact, Tim and his wife of 41 years, Linda, who accompanied him along with one of their grandchildren, could have walked to the event from their Redhawk home. (North County Times)
Catalina Wildfires Spread May 11, 2007
The new fire had burned 400 acres since starting at about 6:45 p.m. Saturday night near the entrance to Joshua Tree National Park, said Anne Luker, a dispatcher for the San Bernardino National Forest. About 200 firefighters worked to surround the earlier fire covering about 224 acres, Prince said. (CBS News)
Park fee hikes questioned Apr 30, 2007
Fees at some parks, like Glacier National Park in Montana and Joshua Tree National Park in California, will go up twice. Then beginning in 2011, park officials plan to increase fees every three years, based on inflation. (USA Today -- Travel)
This Week's Tips: Apr 29, 2007
My partner and I and a couple of great friends had an amazing experience at Sacred Sands, a new, two-bedroom bed and breakfast near the west entrance to Joshua Tree National Park. Sacred Sands is set high on a plateau overlooking the valley and rock formations in every direction. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Call for Artists: Residency Program Available for 2007 Apr 23, 2007
There is an award for free studio/living space for 2 months (July and August 2007) at the Highlands House next to Joshua Tree National Park. This is an opportunity to work in the quiet of the High Desert of Joshua Tree, Ca.. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Elite Land Tours ~ The ultimate in safari luxury Apr 19, 2007
Other tours offered by Elite include the San Andreas Fault, Joshua Tree National Park, a wolf sanctuary where you can interact with the animals, the infamous windmill tour and many others. All tours are escorted in luxury Hummer H2s. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
'Green' project has critics seeing red Apr 9, 2007
Myers is head of The Wildlands Conservancy, a nonprofit group that has spent $50 million assembling private wildlife corridors and preserves close to Joshua Tree National Park, the San Bernardino National Forest and elsewhere, including Pipes Canyon. Myers accused city officials of secretly planning the route, saying that conservationists learned about it two weeks ago from a staff member of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management. (Los Angeles Times)
Mom Turns Into Witch One Night Before Trip Mar 11, 2007
(When one child fell into some jumping cacti at Joshua Tree National Park in California, we discovered we'd forgotten the entire first-aid kit. . (The Ledger)
Guide to the great outdoors Feb 25, 2007
DVD explores Joshua Tree National Park ... RANCHO BERNARDO Jeff Hess spends most of his time hiking and climbing around the vast Joshua Tree National Park about 100 miles north of San Diego County ... VICTORIO CHAVARRIA Adventurer Jeff Hess filmed throughout Joshua Tree National Park for his DVD guide. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Wild beauty of Joshua Tree desert Feb 8, 2007
A striking Mojave Mound cactus flower blazes in Joshua Tree National Park, where two desert ecosystems meet ... Joshua Tree National Park, Calif ... Dave had suggested this visit to Joshua Tree National Park when he learned that my sister lived just an hour away, in Riverside, Calif. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Are You Seeing Things? Jan 28, 2007
") The walk downtown for dinner both nights was easy, although our restaurant choices weren't. One night we savored the innovative twists on Austrian and Asian traditions at upscale Johannes (apple strudel martinis, anyone?), then plied ourselves with classic brasserie fare and Belgian beer at Pomme Frite the next. Looking back on our trip, it's hard to believe downtown was really that close. And if not for the invention of hybrid satellite maps, I could have sworn that nothing came between the... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
