An increase in Joshua Tree visitors has meant bad news for local mountain lions.

Note: This story is intended to be listened to. Text associated below is simply a transcript of the audio but does include some great visuals. “My name is Kathryn Busby and I’m a wildlife biologist ...

A decadelong saga to federally protect the Joshua tree took another turn this week, when a judge overturned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s previous decision to keep the tree off its endangered ...

The inaugural Mojave Experience festival brought desert rock to Joshua Tree, featuring acts such as Yawning Man, Hippie Death ...

The desert is calling once again as the Joshua Tree Music Festival returns Oct. 9–12 to the Joshua Tree Lake Campground, promising four days of eclectic music, creativity, and community beneath the ...

A sweeping new conservation plan aims to ensure the survival of the Western Joshua tree The iconic species faces habitat loss from climate change, wildfires and development The Joshua tree is ...

In the Mojave Desert, rising temperatures, less rainfall, and more intense wildfires are killing off Joshua trees. California officials are working on a plan to protect the distinctive yucca tree and ...

For decades, the lodging options near Joshua Tree National Park were decidedly limited. Travelers in the know might have stayed at the 29 Palms Inn with its historic adobe cabins or the Joshua Tree ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Desert towns have always carried some mystery with lonely highways, faded signs and strange relics from another time. In the ...