“We have the chance to make Joshua Tree National Park whole again. I was born and raised in the California desert. Protecting this landscape is a part of who I am." – Luke Basulto, NPCA's California ...

California is once again proving it does the outdoors better than just about anyone. A high-end desert retreat near Joshua ...

The gangly, spiky plants that grow in the vital and sensitive Mojave Desert can live more than 150 years. But devastating wildfires have left behind millions of charred trees — actually succulents — ...

In the face of threats of climate change and habitat loss, a new national monument will protect critical habitat, promote equitable access to nature, and preserve the desert's rich cultural history.

A rare dusting of snow turned Joshua Tree National Park’s dry desert landscape into a “frosty wonderland” — but only for an hour or so. Photo by Explore with Joshua via Unsplash Lucky tourists ...

A brilliant sunset almost make the look like it's on fire at Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree National Park is unreal. Its spiky namesake trees are often compared to something out of Dr. Seuss’ ...

As High Desert Test Sites looks toward its 25th anniversary, its founder, and various participants, look back.

The vast majority of Joshua Tree National Park visitors never reach Covington Flats, which isn't near any of the park's main entrances and is only accessible via bumpy dirt roads or treks on foot ...

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