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 ...

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 ...

As the short-term rental boom finally dies down, more high desert visitors are opting for boutique-style retreats with niche ...

Joshua Tree National Park flawlessly combines otherworldly landscapes, incredible recreational opportunities, and a colorful, ...

More than 2.9 million visitors to Joshua Tree National Park in 2024 spent $179 million in communities near the park, a new ...

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 ...

On Sunday morning, a fire broke out just south of the Black Rock Campground in Joshua Tree National Park, forcing an ...

A wildfire in Joshua Tree National Park forced evacuations on Sunday, the park confirmed. The blaze, named the Black Rock ...

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.