Two people found dead in Joshua Tree National Park.
Never underestimate the desert heat, alway carry lots of water and stay with your car. Their car got stuck about 5 miles in on Black Mountain Road, and they tried to walk out. It’s an uphill walk and...
View ArticleJoshua Tree NP – Pinto Basin Road Closed
Torrential rains caused widespread flooding in the Pinto Basin and Cottonwood Spring areas of Joshua Tree National Park on Tuesday morning, September 13. Extensive flood damage occurred to the Pinto...
View ArticleJoshua Tree Park – Road update
Pinto Basin Road Will Partially Reopen Nine miles of the flood-damaged Pinto Basin Road will reopen at Noon on Friday, September 30. The segment of road that will reopen for public traffic extends...
View ArticleJoshua Tree National Park reopened Pinto Basin Road
Joshua Tree National Park reopened Pinto Basin Road for visitor use on Tuesday, November 1. Cottonwood Visitor Center is once again open to welcome visitors. Cottonwood Campground and Cottonwood Spring...
View ArticleWhere to find wildflowers in Joshua Tree National Park
Cottonwood Visitor’s Center Joshua Tree National Park California Desert Wildflowers April 9th, 2012 If you enter the Joshua Tree National Park from the south entrance off of the I-10 heading towards...
View ArticleDay Trip #10: Geology Road Tour @ Joshua Tree National Park
Geology Tour Road Guide An 18-Mile Motor Tour at Joshua Tree National Park Click here to see DesertUSA.com’s video tour from this trip. If you’re looking for an easy 4WD adventure check out the Geology...
View ArticleNight Sky Festival October 2016 – Joshua Tree National Park
On October 28th-30th, Joshua Tree National Park is hosting a new event called the Night Sky Festival. In the past, the Park has organized “Star Parties” to share the beautiful night sky with visitors...
View ArticleDiscover Art Off the Beaten Path in Joshua Tree
The austere desert landscape of the wild west has long fascinated and inspired artists. Georgia O’Keeffe painted the American desert in images of abstract red mountains, desert wildflowers and iconic...
View ArticleInsider’s Guide to Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree National Park Joshua Tree National Park – Park overview and guide Mastodon Peak Hike at Joshua Tree National Park The Cholla Cactus Garden at Joshua Tree National Park Old Dale Rd 4WD Jeep...
View ArticleCan’t Find the Desert Wildflowers? Current Wildflower Reports and Maps
A few tips on where to find the best displays of desert wildflowers. Check our wildflower reports and maps to find the best wildflower displays. One of the factors that makes desert wildflowers unique...
View ArticleDay Trip #3: Old Dale Rd 4WD Jeep Trail
Old Dale Rd. 4WD Road Location: Joshua Tree National Park Requirements: 4WD Required, also excellent Mountain Bike Trail Time by Car: 2 to 3 hours Distance: 23 Miles (one way) Not recommended for...
View ArticleDay Trip #5: Touring the Big Boulders at Joshua Tree National Park.
Be sure to check for Alerts & Conditions on the Joshua Tree National Park website before you visit the Park. One of my favorite things about visiting national and state parks is the transformation...
View ArticleThe Joshua Tree and Me – The Sawtooth Complex Fire and Much More
It was the early Summer of 2006 and we were headed back from a wedding in Mexico. As we approached San Diego we could see smoke in the distance and wondered where the fire was located. As we got closer...
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