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

Even in the desert built by remarkable women, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt’s perspicacity stands out. Born during the Civil War to a wealthy Mississippi family, the Southern belle moved with her physician ...

Born in Mississippi but drawn to the West, Minerva Hamilton Hoyt was behind the push to make Joshua Tree a special place on the map. The millions of people who visit Joshua Tree have an abundance of ...

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

As the legend goes, it was 19th-century Mormon settlers who gave the Joshua tree its name, inspired by the plant’s bent and clubbed branches, which recall the biblical Joshua raising his arms in ...

As the government shutdown enters a third week, confusion abounds in many federal departments and agencies. Among the places ...

There’s more to Joshua Tree than hiking. It's a rare occurrence for me to want to trek through nature for miles on a hot day. Or on any day, if I’m being really honest. I don’t have the right shoes.

Shortly after I stepped onto the Lost Horse Mine trail in Joshua Tree National Park, tucked down a dirt road near the popular Keys View, the signs of a previous fire were apparent. Blackened Joshua ...