Joshua Tree's stargazing festival offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience to view constellations, planets, and the Milky Way. The Night Sky Festival takes place in October and includes telescope ...

Joshua Tree National Park has long been lauded for its views of the starry night sky—now it's got the official certification to go along with it.

From hiking and biking to offbeat art and drive-in movies, the California desert park and its surroundings offer plenty of family adventure.

With a routine of 3:30 a.m. alarms, pots of coffee and backpacks full of snacks, our family set out each day with hope, unsure of what the sky would bring.