Joshua Tree National Park

Glimmer shimmer: Make for the low-lit wonderland of boulders and cacti, then gaze up into the deep reaches of the galaxy.

Search for Missing Man Suspended After Discovery of a Body in Joshua Tree National Park

A body found this week in Joshua Tree National Park was that of a 20-year-old Oceanside resident who disappeared during an outing in the arid nature preserve two weekends ago.

The National Park Service is expecting the high popularity of Joshua Tree National Park to continue this spring and is urging visitors to anticipate congestion.

The nifty, nature-fun project has a number of cool, complete-from-afar activities. Oh yes: There’s a badge, too.