Secrets of The Mojave

Joshua Tree wildflower season moves uphill as spring progresses — mid- and high-elevation trails peak later with fewer crowds. A guide to chasing the desert bloom beyond the main park entrance.

When conditions align, Joshua Tree erupts into a wildflower super bloom that transforms the Mojave. Learn what triggers a desert bloom, where to see wildflowers in the park, and how to plan your visit.

The Joshua tree and the yucca moth share one of nature's most remarkable co-evolutionary partnerships — a relationship that defines the Mojave Desert. Learn how it works and what threatens it today.

Joshua Tree National Park sits at the convergence of the Mojave and Colorado Deserts — two distinct ecosystems that create one of California's most biodiverse landscapes. A deep look at what makes this desert meeting point unique.