Joshua Tree National Park already represents the southernmost and hottest portion of the western Joshua tree’s range, according to Lynn Sweet, an assistant research ecologist at UC Riverside and ...

However, spring and fall are ideal for Joshua Tree hikes in the Mojave Desert—the blue skies, gentle breeze, very little chance of rain, an average high of 85°F, and a low of 50°F.

If you don’t have your own telescope, check the park calendar for ranger programs or visit Joshua Tree National Park during the Night Sky Festival in October. 4. Climb rocks or cruise off-road ...

The Eureka Fire blazing at Joshua Tree National Park has reached 65% containment as of 11 a.m. on Sunday, June 2, officials said. The brush fire was reported around noon on Friday, May 30, in the ...

UPDATE 6/1/2025 - TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) – The Eureka Fire burning in Joshua Tree National Park has reached 214 acres and is 65% contained as of 11 a.m. Sunday according to park officials.

I've lived near California's Joshua Tree National Park for almost 20 years. As a local who visits the park often, I've seen many travelers make the same common mistakes. Many visitors assume they ...

Joshua Tree National Park will move forward with a significant infrastructure upgrade project that will last into early 2026. The project includes constructing a new entrance station at the park ...

Joshua Tree National Park will begin a major infrastructure project focused on a new west entrance station. The $5 million project is funded by entrance fees and is expected to be completed in ...

Congress established Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in 1980 to safeguard the Rocky Mountains’ northernmost extension, the Brooks Range. However, the sprawling park has been ...

Joshua Tree National Park officials say they don’t regulate construction on privately held land such as the Whispering Pines lots. The land is located in an unincorporated part of San ...

In 2023, the park set a record with 3.2 million visitors, up from 2021 record numbers of 3,064, 400 visitors. The number of visitors at Joshua Tree has been on the upswing since records were kept ...