Shortly after I stepped onto the Lost Horse Mine trail in Joshua Tree National Park, tucked down a dirt road near the popular Keys View, the signs of a previous fire were apparent. Blackened Joshua ...

There are countless trails available in Joshua Tree, but one in particular stands out: The Ryan Mountain trail. This 3-mile hike traverses Ryan Mountain and offers adventurers astonishing desert ...

Without the proper mixture of rain and sun, there will not be a major bloom, although the recent rains will improve chances ...

Thousands of Park Service and Forest Service employees have been fired, leaving few left to clean bathrooms, maintain trails ...

Popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park Hidden Valley Nature Trail is a traveler favorite. This easy, 1-mile loop trail starts at a boulder-lined entrance before descending into a flat valley ...

Hiking the Barker Dam Trail, a mostly flat, one-mile loop in Joshua Tree National Park, dispels this myth as you encounter ground squirrels and fruiting cactuses. Nate Abbott for The New York ...

Because Joshua Tree has its own particular set of safety ... If you're unfamiliar with the park, you'll want to purchase a climbing guide and hiking map, which are available at park visitor ...

San Luis Obispo County is home to one of the best outdoor getaways in the United States, according to Yardbarker. The lifestyle news website recently released its list of 22 perfect places for an ...