Joshua Tree National Park's stunning desert landscapes are perfect for exploring during winter when temperatures are cool. These trails are some of the best.

So when the 154,000-acre Sand to Snow National Monument was designated, encircling the western and northern edges of Desert ...

Borrego Springs is an International Dark Sky Community, making it a perfect place for stargazing and night-sky photography such as this view from Galleta Meadows. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) ...

Often celebrated for its laid-back beach culture and consistent sunshine, Southern California is distinguished by its incredible range of colors.

In the face of threats of climate change and habitat loss, a new national monument will protect critical habitat, promote equitable access to nature, and preserve the desert's rich cultural history.

Joshua Tree feels like a different planet, mostly because it sits right at the junction where two massive deserts collide. […] ...

Two California desert conservancies have won more than $2 million in state funds to acquire critical habitat for imperiled species. In Riverside County, Oswit Land Trust was awarded $1.5 million for ...

For slower weekend mornings, stop by the Joshua Tree Farmers Market, open Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It’s a great place to grab fresh produce, snacks, and small goods before retreating back to ...

“We have the chance to make Joshua Tree National Park whole again. I was born and raised in the California desert. Protecting this landscape is a part of who I am." – Luke Basulto, NPCA's California ...

Outside of Joshua Tree National Park is a massive, fascinating work of art that can be perfectly viewed by satellites from orbiting Earth.

It’s no secret that the string of high desert towns along Highway 62 – Pioneertown, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, Morongo Valley, Yucca Valley, Landers, Wonder Valley, and environs – has long been home to an ...