A first-timer’s guide to Joshua Tree National Park, where trees and rocks compete for attention

The California park's fantastical trees get all the attention, but the rock formations are equally impressive.

Next to Joshua Tree National Park, a mining company is staking its claim for rare earth minerals

Dateline Resources Ltd. is exploring for rare earth elements outside Joshua Tree National Park, sparking concerns it could ...

The left erupts as mining tycoon plans rare earths project 100ft from Joshua Tree desert tortoise habitat

Conservationists are seething over the high likelihood that a critical habitat for desert tortoises will be impacted by a ...
LAist

'The vastness of the sky': encountering the desert for the first time

LAist Senior Editor Suzanne Levy, who grew up in the UK, recalls encountering an alien landscape in her ongoing series ...
Travel + Leisure

This National Park Is a Stargazer’s Haven—With Iconic Trees and Breathtaking Desert Vistas

Located near Palm Springs, California, Joshua Tree National Park is a protected desert expanse named for its signature yucca plant with twisted limbs and spiky leaves. The best time to visit the park ...

Mojave Experience music festival makes a strong debut in Joshua Tree

The inaugural Mojave Experience festival brought desert rock to Joshua Tree, featuring acts such as Yawning Man, Hippie Death ...