Fortunately, travelers don’t need rocket ships to see the park’s striking landscape. Here’s what travelers should know about Joshua Tree, the latest national park in USA TODAY’s yearlong ...

One of the most unique is Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California. Joshua Tree’s otherworldly landscape, easy hiking opportunities, and awesome campgrounds make it a perfect park to ...

An ecologically sensitive portion of Joshua Tree National Park will be closed this week due to extreme wildfire risk as a heat wave is set to broil the region over the Fourth of July holiday.

White Tank Campground is located in Joshua Tree National Park. Campers love this quiet 18-site small campground with ...

Joshua Tree National Park is often described as an out-of-this-world experience or healing for one’s soul, says Donovan Smith, the park’s public information officer. “With blue sunny skies ...

It’s embarrassing to admit, but ten years ago, when I first started going to Joshua Tree National Park, I got lost. I’d been shuffling along, marveling at the sheer magnitude of the fractured ...

JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK — Rain in California had become like an old friend who seldom dropped in, and, then, all of a sudden showed up last fall and wouldn’t leave. Atmospheric rivers lined ...

Because Joshua Tree has its own particular set of safety issues, from high temperatures to remote climbing spots, it pays to do your homework first. If you're unfamiliar with the park, you'll want ...

Many Joshua Tree National Park visitors have discovered desert rocks that resemble everything from broken hearts to land and sea animals. Photo from National Park Service Visitors find more than ...

Joshua Tree National Park is unreal. Its spiky namesake trees are often compared to something out of Dr. Seuss’ imagination, but park ranger Marc Mahan has another take. “I'm a big sci-fi nerd ...

Sitting at the intersection of the Mojave and Colorado deserts, Joshua Tree is a must for avid national park hikers. So, whether you're looking for a spiritual adventure or a detox from everyday ...