Cottonwood Campground is near the park's southern entrance off Interstate 10. This campground has 62 campsites and some of ...

On Sunday morning, a fire broke out just south of the Black Rock Campground in Joshua Tree National Park, forcing an evacuation of the campground and closures of the Black Rock Visitor Center and ...

Busy bees — jonesing for water, including from sweaty park visitors — have shut down parts of Joshua Tree National Park, park officials said. The Cottonwood visitor center, parking area, restrooms and ...

A little more than two hours east of Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is an otherworldly expanse covering nearly ...

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 ...

Kevin Schoonhoven was determined to go camping in Joshua Tree National Park over the weekend. The 34-year-old birder from Orange County had reservations at the park’s Black Rock Campground for ...

Near Palm Springs, California, Joshua Tree National Park is a protected desert expanse named for its signature yucca plant with twisted limbs and spiky leaves. The best time to visit the park is ...

From hiking and biking to offbeat art and drive-in movies, the California desert park and its surroundings offer plenty of family adventure. Two boys pose in a small opening between three giant ...