Friday, September 11, 2026

Joshua Tree National Park

Bighorn Sheep Hauled by Helicopter to Protect Populations

The Jackson herd has been living in the Grand Teton National Park area since the last ice age.

VIDEO: Man Rescued After Becoming Trapped in Quicksand in Zion National Park

Austin Dirks was hiking through Courthouse Wash when his leg broke through the sand, up to his ankle. The other foot got stuck up to the knee. 

900 Acres of Land Near Park Returned in Historic Land Deal

A Native American tribe that was displaced 175 years ago when Yosemite National Park was created is getting 900 acres of their land returned to them. 

Extremely Rare Lake Forms in One of the Driest Spots on Earth

Record November rainfall in Death Valley has allowed Lake Manly to reappear.

Betty Kellenberger, 80, is Oldest Woman to Complete Grueling Trail

Can we be like Betty Kellenberger when we grow up?

Bee Aware! National Park Warns of Thirsty Bees

Bees are buzzing about looking for water wherever they can find it in the Joshua Tree desert, including in water bottles, under cars, and even sweat.

National Parks to Visit in the Fall

Not ready for summer to be over? Here’s a list of the best parks to visit in the fall—not for the foliage, but for the most comfortable weather!

German Tourists Cited for Shooting Paintballs in National Park

Three men who shot paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters in Joshua Tree National Park now face fines up to $5,000 and/or six months in jail.

Hours-long Lines to Enter Joshua Tree Expected for Meteor Shower

Prepare to spend hours in traffic if you're heading to Joshua Tree National Park to see the Perseid meteor shower.

Rescue Crews Save Dehydrated Dog from High Up on Joshua Tree Rocks

Nearly two days after going missing, park rangers found and rescued a 10-month-old pup that got stuck on Joshua Tree National Park's giant rocks.

Strange Hut Built at National Park for Shade

The Carapace Pavilion was specifically designed to provide respite for travelers in the desert landscape of Joshua Tree National Park.