Death Valley My spot of tree-hugging at the Joshua Tree National Park came slap in the middle of a road trip that took in some of the many attractions of Greater Palm Springs.

Explore the best of Death Valley and Joshua Tree alongside NPCA experts and partners on this exciting journey through the Mojave Desert. These amazing Southern California national parks offer ...

Joshua Tree and Death Valley OFF THE BEATEN PATH, 1-800-445-2995, www.offthebeatenpath.com THE TRIP: This six-day exploration begins in Palm Springs, Calif., where guests will hike with a guide ...

For his birthday, columnist David Allen returned to the town and the national park for hiking, stargazing, dining and shopping. Even if options on Tuesdays are limited.

One year after my first visit to Joshua Tree, I returned for more. Last March my stay came a few days after my birthday. This time I was there on my birthday, under the theory that I might as well ...

One year after my first visit to Joshua Tree, I returned for more. Last March my stay came a few days after my birthday. This time I was there on my birthday, under the theory that I might as well ...

Joshua Tree National Park is massive, encompassing 1,235.4 square miles, so it’s essential to plan a loose itinerary ahead of time so you don’t spend all your time driving between attractions.

Death Valley should expect temperatures in the mid-110s throughout the week, which is typical for this time of year. Joshua Tree is looking at temperatures in the low to mid-90s, which is also normal.

Joshua Tree has always had an allure for hippies, artists and outsiders. That’s why Parsons, the country-rock musician, gravitated there 50 years ago. One shop owner in Yucca Valley told me some ...