If you're fascinated by the twisting, spiky silhouettes of the slow-growing Joshua tree — technically not a tree at all, but part of the Agave family — you've probably already discovered the scenic ...

Old West history, natural wonder and wildflowers mix with walking opportunities near Nevada’s southern tip. Plenty of possibilities exist to combine exercise with desert fun, especially while ...

Scientists have long studied how near-infrared light bounces off forests and grasslands, as a proxy for plant health. Now, an artist is using the same trick to turn the Joshua tree into an instrument.

The desert is calling once again as the Joshua Tree Music Festival returns Oct. 9–12 to the Joshua Tree Lake Campground, promising four days of eclectic music, creativity, and community beneath the ...

A sweeping new conservation plan aims to ensure the survival of the Western Joshua tree The iconic species faces habitat loss from climate change, wildfires and development The Joshua tree is ...

In early springtime in the Mojave Desert, Joshua trees provide one of the few foods available to many of the wildlife species in this part of the southwestern U.S. Stretching above the surrounding dry ...

For decades, the lodging options near Joshua Tree National Park were decidedly limited. Travelers in the know might have stayed at the 29 Palms Inn with its historic adobe cabins or the Joshua Tree ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Desert towns have always carried some mystery with lonely highways, faded signs and strange relics from another time. In the ...