Joshua Tree National Park's stunning desert landscapes are perfect for exploring during winter when temperatures are cool. These trails are some of the best.

Joshua Tree National Park, a frequent refuge for stargazers fleeing the bright lights of California cities, is preparing for a surge in visitors during the Perseid meteor shower this month. The ...

California's national parks are predicted to be the second most popular in the US for visitors in 2026, a new report says.

Organizers of a new art museum in Joshua Tree announced their plans to build near the national park — but there’s a hitch. The foundation behind the project has had its operations suspended by the ...

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 ...

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change. The 294-page ...

California officials have released a new plan to conserve the western Joshua tree. The spiky fixtures of the Mojave Desert are under threat from climate change, increasingly prevalent wildfires and ...

One of Airbnb's most wish-listed properties in 2023 is on the market. The Joshua Tree, California-home is for sale at an asking price of $18 million, making it the most expensive home to ever hit the ...

In a small room tucked into the corner of the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s headquarters in Joshua Tree, three nondescript white refrigerators hold the future fate of the desert landscape. The ...

11:47 a.m. June 28, 2024: A previous version of this article misidentified the Pioneertown Mountains Preserve as Pioneer Mountains Preserve and reported that it encompasses 2,500 acres. The preserve ...