If you’re looking to escape the noise and rush of everyday life, quiet desert towns in California offer a peaceful ...

The area looks slightly different every time Edward Platero visits. The cinematographer fondly remembers purchasing “The ...

Ryan Campground is a popular camping location located in Joshua Tree National Park. The park has gained popularity becau ...

When winter chills sweep across the country, the desert begins to shine. Warm days, clear skies, and golden landscapes turn ...

On Sept. 18, 1973, drinking heavily, Parsons took a fatally high dose of morphine and died in that very room. When he arrived at the hospital early on Sept. 19, 1973, he was declared dead on arrival.

Small businesses in Joshua Tree, California, rely on tourism dollars from the nearby national park. But with the government shut down, their bottom line is at risk.

This hotel near Joshua Tree is the ultimate desert getaway. With luxe yet simple units, its the perfect atmosphere for ...

Austin Turner is a web producer at CBS News Los Angeles. An Inland Empire native, Austin earned a degree in journalism from San Jose State University in 2020. Before joining CBS News in 2025, he ...

Crews are battling a vegetation fire at Joshua Tree National Park and have evacuated at least one campground as of Sunday afternoon, officials say. Cameras from ALERTCalifornia turned to where smoke ...

The desert is calling once again as the Joshua Tree Music Festival returns Oct. 9–12 to the Joshua Tree Lake Campground, promising four days of eclectic music, creativity, and community beneath the ...

Once the federal government shutdown took effect, the National Park Service shared a last-minute contingency plan that would keep many park sites open, but without full staffing. According to an ...