NEWS UPDATES: ARCHIVESUPDATE to Comment Period for National Fixed Anchor Policy Oral History of Rock Climbing Lori Rennie – February 13, 2024 THE ORAL HISTORY OF ROCK CLIMBING from www.nps.gov/jotr Read about the history of rock climbing from the climbers themselves in these transcripts which result from a rock climbing oral history... Read More Climbing, Joshua Tree, National Park, rock climbing National Park Service “Official” App Lori Rennie – February 12, 2024 INTRODUCING THE OFFICIAL NPS APP YOUR ULTIMATE NATIONAL PARK COMPANION! Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers shares, "Hey friends! Get the inside scoop on Joshua Tree info by downloading the NPS App... Read More Climbing, fixed anchor, Joshua Tree, National Park, Public Lands, rock climbing Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center Lori Rennie – February 10, 2024 Looking for the new Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center? Visit the new Joshua Tree National Park Visitor Center at Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms! Here you will find the visitors'... Read More Comment Period Extended Lori Rennie – January 9, 2024 DEADLINE JANUARY 30! UPDATE ...This may be the last week to make substantive comments to our federal management agencies to affect proposed changes to how fixed anchors are managed nationwide.... Read More Climbing, fixed anchor, Joshua Tree, National Park, Public Lands, rock climbing NPS Seeking Input Lori Rennie – November 28, 2023 National Park Service and USDA Forest Service seek public input on proposed guidance for managing climbing, protecting natural and cultural resources in wilderness areas DEADLINE EXTENDED: January 30, 2024 #... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy Please Attend…Public Meeting Kenji – October 24, 2023 Public meeting on bolting policy on January 4, 2024 at 5 pm.6448 Hailee Road, #9, Joshua Tree(north of Sam's, across from Post Office) Plenty of eats, drinks and Q&A with... Read More Climbing, fixed anchor, Joshua Tree, National Park, Public Lands, rock climbing 49 Palms Trail Closure is Lifted Lori Rennie – August 13, 2023 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Closure is Lifted As of Wednesday, September 27, 2023, 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail closure is lifted! - - - As previously released by Hannah... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy New Superintendent named for Joshua Tree National Park Kenji – August 4, 2023 The National Park Service (NPS) has selected Jane Rodgers as the new permanent superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park beginning Aug. 13. Rodgers has been the acting superintendent of Joshua... Read More TICKETS ON SALE: December 1-3 Climb Smart 2023 Lori Rennie – May 7, 2023 Tickets Now on Sale... Climb Smart 2023 in Joshua Tree On December 1-3, 2023 Climb Smart will take place INSIDE of Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), offering education, stewardship, and... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy PARK IMPLEMENTS BACKPACKING PERMIT SYSTEM Lori Rennie – February 21, 2023 Park Implements New Backpacking Permit System Date: February 1, 2023 Contact: Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520 Now backpackers can obtain backpacking permits digitally at recreation.gov as of February 1, 2023, and the... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy 49 Palms Oasis Trail REOPENS Lori Rennie – December 30, 2022 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Re-Opens As of Thursday, April 27, 2023, 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail will re-open! Previously as released by Jennie Albrinck, 760-367-5520 Beginning January 9,... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy Join Us for Facelift JT 2023 Lori Rennie – December 13, 2022 Join Us with Yosemite Climbers Assn Join us with Yosemite Climbers Association for our second Joshua Tree Facelift event! A day of service not just in the Park but in... Read More Joint Membership for FOJT & Access Fund? Kenji – December 9, 2022 THAT'S EASY . . . Friends Of Joshua Tree is a joint member of the Access Fund, and now you can support climbing in Joshua Tree and nationwide with one... Read More Access Fund, climbing steward, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Recreation, Public Lands, recreate responsibly, Stewardship TICKETS ON SALE: December 2-4 Climb Smart 2022 Lori Rennie – October 22, 2022 Tickets Now on Sale... Climb Smart 2022 in Joshua Tree On December 2-4, 2022, Climb Smart will take place INSIDE of Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP), offering education, stewardship, and... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy Facelift Joshua Tree Day of Service Oct 22 Kenji – September 29, 2022 Friends & Friends of Friends Come join us for a day of Service in Joshua Tree and surrounding communities, inclusive of the National Park! October 22 from 9-3pm, with a... Read More SAVE-THE-DATE: December 2-4 Climb Smart 2022 Kenji – May 9, 2022 Mark your calendar for December 2-4 for Climb Smart 2022 in Joshua Tree The 26th staging of the iconic FOJT Climb Smart Festival comes to Joshua Tree National Park December... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy Rangers Win 2 National Awards Lori Rennie – April 15, 2022 JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK RANGERS WIN TWO NATIONAL AWARDS: THE TILDEN FREEMAN & THE EXCELLENCE N WILDERNESS STEWARDSHIP News Release Date: August 24, 2023 Contact: Hannah Schwalbe, 760-367-5555 For their contributions to... Read More Climbing, fixed anchor, Joshua Tree, National Park, Public Lands, rock climbing CLOSURE LIFTS: 49 Palms Oasis Trail Lori Rennie – April 15, 2022 Temporary Closure Lifts for 49 Palms Oasis Hiking Trail Date: August 10, 2022 From: Joshua Tree National Park The temporary closure of the 49 Palms Hiking Trail that began Monday June 1, 2022 will be... Read More Climb Joshua Tree, Climb Smart, Climber Stewards, climbing management plan, JOSAR, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Outdoor Industry, Outdoor Recreation, Outdoor Recreation Economy Join Us! Raffle donation thru April 16 Kenji – March 28, 2022 GET TICKETS Connected Landscape Celebration with the Tribes, Local climbers and Guides of the Joshua Tree Community! We're Rallying around Respecting and Protecting the original people, stewards of the region,... Read More Feedback on Climbing Plan: Deadline is March 13 Kenji – January 27, 2022 TODAY We want your input on the Climbing Management Plan! Comment Now Comment Period DEADLINE: March 13, 2022 Friends of Joshua Tree is asking the general public and the climbing... 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