It’s 4 p.m. in Joshua Tree National Park and the air temperature ... Hikers can also get disoriented when traveling the Barker Dam loop because the main attraction is often bone dry.

If you are looking to explore places around Riverside, Joshua Tree National Park is just an hour away. Whether it be for a ...

The best way to get around Joshua Tree National Park is by car ... Stops include Hidden Valley, Ryan Mountain and Barker Dam, among others. Visit the National Park Service website to see if ...

The Joshua tree is a succulent rather than a tree. It belongs to the Agave family and goes by the scientific name of Yucca brevifolia. Joshua trees typically grow three to nine feet before branching.