Joshua Tree National Park shows off its softer side in early spring.

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? The High Desert has it all, from star-filled skies in Joshua Tree to hidden gems like Sawtooth Canyon. Here is the ultimate guide.

In Joshua Tree National Park, managers are trying to control invasive grass, hoping to protect refugia from future fires.

"The orange one doesn't care about the beauty of this landscape," said one respondent to new National Parks signs asking for feedback.

Jumbo Rocks Campground — Joshua Tree National Park Located near Twentynine Palms, Jumbo Rocks is surrounded by vast rocks formed and smoothed by millions of years by wind and water.

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.

Do you have Joshua trees on your land? Stay up to date with new rules and protections for the iconic High Desert tree at a Hesperia City Hall workshop on June 20.