On This Day, Oct. 31: Death Valley, Joshua Tree National Parks established

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

UPI Almanac for Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

On 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Death Valley and Joshua Tree ...
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5 Underrated Art Towns in California To Explore This Year

California is packed with incredible art scenes, but some of the best creative spots fly under the radar. If you’re looking ...

Joshua Tree National Park's Backyard Is A Secret California Destination Resort With Surreal Scenery And Adventure

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

The German eccentric who remade America's forests

A Gilded Age baron invited Carl Alwin Schenck to manage his forest at the Biltmore Estate. The decision changed America's ...

Businesses near Joshua Tree National Park feel the strain of the government shutdown

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.
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Indigenous Americans dragged, carried or floated 5-ton tree more than 100 miles to North America's largest city north of Mexico 900 years ago

Researchers have determined the age and origin of a massive tree that was found at the pre-Columbian city of Cahokia in what ...