To protect the southwest’s iconic Joshua trees, scientists are tinkering with their genetics and searching for climate havens ...

TRAILBLAZING Two and a half years ago, my brother hatched a scheme to visit every one of the U.S. National Parks. We’re not ...

Arid low desert and vegetated high desert meet in this beloved natural gem, offering visitors stunning vistas and rewarding hikes.

Joshua Tree National Park's Oasis of Mara trail is closed due to recent flood damage, the national park announced on Monday. The short and accessible half-mile trail is flat and paved, and it loops ...

Kevin Schoonhoven was determined to go camping in Joshua Tree National Park over the weekend. The 34-year-old birder from Orange County had reservations at the park's Black Rock Campground for ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Joshua trees face an uncertain future. Scientists warn that without significant climate action, the species could ...

The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park will be closed once again for construction from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, to 6 p.m., Friday. Dec. 5. This is the second closure of the year for the most ...

JOSHUA TREE, Calif. (KESQ) – The government shutdown has arrived. With the shutdown comes thousands of furloughed national park staff, including those working Joshua Tree National Park. The park's ...

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hit Joshua Tree National Park on Monday evening, followed by more than 200 smaller aftershocks. As part of the sequence of aftershocks, 10 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or ...