Seekers of solace and spiritual relief have long been drawn to Joshua Tree, an unincorporated stretch of Southern California ...

In a new 'Rolling Stone' cover story interview, Kahan reflected on getting diagnosed with OCD while making his new album, ...

The artist Scott Kildall is waving his hand over the contours of a Joshua tree, just inches from its spiky green, bayonet-like leaves. "If I get too close to it, it will prick me and draw blood," he ...

From the spiky silhouettes of Joshua trees to the glowing Cholla Cactus Garden at sunset, Joshua Tree National Park is a road tripper’s dream. Linking scenic desert drives with epic hikes, stargazing, ...

Its spiky namesake trees are often compared to something out of Dr. Seuss’ imagination, but park ranger Marc Mahan has another take. “I'm a big sci-fi nerd, and I feel like driving through the park is ...

California has enacted the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act, the first law aimed at helping to ensure the survival of millions of the climate-threatened trees while accommodating booming renewable ...

Iconic and hardy, Joshua trees are stunning symbols of the American Southwest. Known scientifically as Yucca brevifolia, these hardy plants are desert-dwelling specimens with a unique partnership. To ...

Explore Southern California’s summer festival season with Splash House, Ohana Festival, Head Trip, Nocturnal Wonderland, and ...

Climate change is the single greatest threat to the long-term survival of the Joshua tree, a beloved symbol of California’s high desert. But the biggest short-term obstacle is an impasse by state ...

A Los Angeles federal judge ruled against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's decision to deny Endangered Species Act protections for the Joshua tree. The judge determined the USFWS failed to ...

With their twisted stalks and otherworldly outlines, Joshua trees look straight out of an alien landscape or a Dr. Seuss book. But lucky for us, these amazing icons of California’s Mojave Desert are ...