Joshua Tree National Park is a treasure trove of natural wonders, offering visitors a unique and unforgettable experience. From its iconic Joshua Trees and striking rock formations to its diverse wildlife and breathtaking night skies, the park has something to captivate everyone. Whether you’rehiking...
Joshua Tree National Park gets its name from the native trees of the Mojave Desert. It was designated a national monument in 1936. Click for Nitrogen facts and worksheets in PDF format!
In order to backpack in Joshua Tree National Park, one simply needs to sign into a backcountry board in the parking lot at the trailhead. It’s free and painless. For me it was also comforting, because I was alone and a ranger checks on parked vehicles every night. If I wound up bit...
As April turns to May, whole stretches of the woods are carpeted with pink-and-white spring beauty. Tree leaves are beginning to bud, but the canopy is still wide open for sunshine to reach the forest floor. Both rue and wood anemones are widespread, and ferns are uncurling from their ...