People visit Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California's Mojave Desert, Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. The national park won't be closing because of the partial government shutdown after all.

Here are 10 things to do in Joshua Tree with kids. 1. Hit the best short hikes in Joshua Tree Hiking is one of the easiest activities for families to dive into.

National parks enter their busiest season understaffed and underfunded. Morning Edition visited Joshua Tree to speak with local business owners and a park ranger feeling the impact.

Visitors to Joshua Tree have the option to stay at a remote campsite accessible only by backpacking in the park, but a backpacking permit is required. Visitors can set up camp a mile from the main ...

Visitors to Joshua Tree have the option to stay at a remote campsite accessible only by backpacking in the park, but a backpacking permit is required. Visitors can set up camp a mile from the main ...

Here are 10 things to do in Joshua Tree with kids. 1. Hit the best short hikes in Joshua Tree Hiking is one of the easiest activities for families to dive into.