Blackened Joshua tree trunks, burned brush and sparse vegetation all served as signs that a fire had torn through this relatively remote area of the park. It wasn’t the first time I’d hiked ...

Their trunks typically have a diameter of 1 to 3 feet but lack growth rings, making it difficult to determine their age. Some researchers think the average life expectancy of a Joshua tree is 150 ...

Even greater changes are projected over the coming decades, and scientists say these beautiful, fragile icons could be largely gone from Joshua Tree National Park by the end of the century. Prolonged ...

If you have extra time, Rock Climbing is worthwhile. Climbers flock to Joshua Tree from around the world to tackle the literally thousands of routes open to them. There are challenges for all ...