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Forget Joshua Tree National Park, California's secret nearby desert wilderness is stunning without the crowds

Located near Joshua Tree National Park is a secret California wilderness that is perfect for some solo time with no crowds ...
Yahoo

This National Park Is Famous for Its Namesake Trees—and Some of the Best Stargazing in the U.S.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Near Palm Springs, California, Joshua Tree National Park is a protected desert expanse named for its signature yucca plant with ...
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Joshua Tree glamping: 11 epic stays near the national park

Looking for a desert playground where you can explore parts of the wild and warm Southwest this year? Joshua Tree National ...
The Desert Sun

Joshua Tree National Park closing popular entrance during construction

The west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park will be closed once again for construction from 6 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, to 6 p.m., Friday. Dec. 5. This is the second closure of the year for the most ...
Los Angeles Times

Why did national parks look so normal during this shutdown?

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. At some national parks — including Joshua Tree, Death Valley and Yosemite — trash is being emptied, toilets are ...
Los Angeles Times

Hundreds of Joshua trees were scorched during the shutdown

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A fire that ignited during the government shutdown burned hundreds of Joshua trees. The iconic, twisty trees are ...

Humans are killing California Joshua trees. Can fungi save them?

The Joshua tree has been featured in poetry and music and represented a burning bush in the latest episode of "Euphoria." A ...