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The gangly, spiky plants that grow in the vital and sensitive Mojave Desert can live more than 150 years. But devastating wildfires have left behind millions of charred trees — actually succulents — ...

The Mojave Desert’s iconic western Joshua trees are expected to get new protections under California law. But not everyone is happy about it. Built into Assembly Bill 122 and its counterpart, Senate ...

Picture Joshua Tree National Park, but without the Joshua trees. Modeling shows that could be reality for the vast majority of the park by the end of this century if the triple threats of climate ...

This past December, the high desert region of the extended Inland Empire was host to a new literary event – the inaugural Joshua Tree Writers Festival, held at the historic Joshua Tree Retreat Center.

Do not miss these epic things to do in Joshua Tree National Park on your next visit! Let me start off by saying that I love visiting Joshua Tree National Park! There is just so much to see and do. The ...

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