On 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Death Valley and Joshua Tree ...

As the federal shutdown continues into its fourth week, travelers may be wondering whether the country’s national parks are open and if visiting puts undue strain on the treasured public lands. Here’s ...

The desert is calling once again as the Joshua Tree Music Festival returns Oct. 9–12 to the Joshua Tree Lake Campground, promising four days of eclectic music, creativity, and community beneath the ...

National Park Service officials at California’s Joshua Tree National Park are warning potential visitors to reconsider their plans, as heavy rain is forecast in the area ahead of the Labor Day weekend ...

The Eureka Fire blazing at Joshua Tree National Park has reached 65% containment as of 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, officials said. The brush fire was reported around noon on Friday, May 30, in the ...

Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk.

In the Mojave Desert, rising temperatures, less rainfall, and more intense wildfires are killing off Joshua trees. California officials are working on a plan to protect the distinctive yucca tree and ...

A sweeping conservation plan identifies where Joshua trees may survive in a warmer future and plots out how to best protect that land. Proponents say it’s the first time the state has taken steps to ...