Hidden Valley Campground is an extremely popular destination for campers, especially among climbers. The first-serve cam ...

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

On Oct. 31, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Death Valley and Joshua ...

If you're going to Joshua Tree, this nearby resort is the perfect basecamp while you plan your desert adventure through the ...

Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent David Smith throws on a bright yellow emergency vest and strides briskly into action. It’s not a threatened desert tortoise or a fallen hiker that requires his ...

As the federal shutdown continues into its fourth week, travelers may be wondering whether the country’s national parks are open and if visiting puts undue strain on the treasured public lands. Here’s ...

As the government shutdown enters a third week, confusion abounds in many federal departments and agencies. Among the places left in limbo are America's many national parks.

An effort is underway to create a new national monument next to Joshua Tree National Park that would preserve almost 700,000 desert acres for recreation while protecting plants, animals and cultural ...

Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk.

Editor's note: This story was originally published in September. We are republishing it as we look back at some of our most-read stories of the year. The vision to create a massive national monument ...

It’s Halloween time, and there are plenty of great things to do to get your ghoulish levels up if that’s your thing. You might take a stroll through a shadowy wonderland or track down spooky food or ...