The spiky desert succulents typically blossom beginning in late February. But this season, many started growing flowers up to ...

Joshua trees rely on a single moth species to reproduce.

Photographers capturing earlier than expected blooming of the iconic Joshua trees in the Mojave Desert are being asked to ...

Southern California’s iconic Joshua trees are flowering months ahead of schedule, baffling scientists and raising fears about ...

Joshua trees are jumping the gun on flowering this year, and researchers say the timing glitch could ripple through the Mojave Desert ecosystem. The spiky desert icons, found across California, Nevada ...

Joshua Tree Trail begins at an opening in the fence behind the parking lot’s large sign for Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Joshua trees face an uncertain future. Scientists warn that without significant climate action, the species could ...

One day after the government shutdown ended, a ranger ambled down a trail in Joshua Tree National Park, bathed in golden light. It was her first day back, and she had just walked through a sea of ...