Joshua Tree National Park is about 3.5 hours from LAX in Los Angeles and 3 hours from Las Vegas, but the drive from Las Vegas to Joshua Tree is much easier with less traffic.

Joshua Tree National Park may be open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, but the best time to visit is either the spring or the fall. “Spring and fall have always been the best times to enjoy ...

Summers are hot at Joshua Tree National Park, with 100°F and over temperatures during the day, according to the park service, with it not cooling much below 75°F at night.

A view of Joshua Tree Memorial Park, in Joshua Tree, Calif., on Nov. 20, 2024. The memorial park is one of the few places in Southern California to offer natural burial services.