The battleground noises that surround birds, squirrels, rabbits, frogs, insects and other wildlife aren't merely nuisances; ...

June 19, 2025 - Last week the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) continued its decision on the Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan to its August meeting to allow m ...

Do you have Joshua trees on your land? Stay up to date with new rules and protections for the iconic High Desert tree at a Hesperia City Hall workshop on June 20.

When Joshua trees bloom — which is not every year, given that they grow in the harsh habitats of the Mojave Desert — their flowers are yellow-white and fleshy, with a weird, mushroom-y smell.

A massive sargassum bloom that stretches from near the coast of Africa through the Caribbean Sea and into the Gulf of Mexico has decreased in volume compared to its January girth, offering a "glimmer ...

The Catalpa Tree typically grows to a height of 40-70 feet, with a spread of 35-50 feet at maturity. The tree fills its branches with large, up to 12-inch-long, light green, heart-shaped leaves. These ...

"I've written several nonfiction books: Plants of San Luis Obispo, California Plants, and A Californian's Guide to the Trees among Us," Cal Poly biology professor Matt Ritter explained. "This most ...

However, spring and fall are ideal for Joshua Tree hikes in the Mojave Desert—the blue skies, gentle breeze, very little chance of rain, an average high of 85°F, and a low of 50°F.

Visitors to Joshua Tree have the option to stay at a remote campsite accessible only by backpacking in the park, but a backpacking permit is required. Visitors can set up camp a mile from the main ...