Summer in Joshua Tree hits 100°F — but it's still worth it. Here's how to hike smart, cool off in town, and catch the desert's most spectacular sunsets.

Most souvenirs end up forgotten. Not these. Joshua Tree has a creative community unlike most places, and JT Trading Post carries the best of it — locally made apparel, Opal Atlas pins and patches, Desert Dust spice blend, DIFF polarized sunglasses, and artwork from 47+ local vendors. Things worth bringing home. Find them in store or shipped anywhere in the country.

Festival season brings thousands to the desert — but the real trip is 45 minutes up the 62. Discover Joshua Tree National Park, shop local finds at JT Trading Post, and stay for a sunset you won't forget.

Think you know Joshua Tree? From ancient boulders to rock star legends, dark sky designations to a yucca that isn't actually a tree — here are ten surprising facts about one of California's most iconic desert landscapes.

The High Desert holds its history differently. From Dale's gold mines to Wonder Valley's jackrabbit homesteads, these forgotten places are still out there — preserved by dry air, silence, and time. Here's how to find them, and what to know before you go.

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.

Memorial Day means something particular in the High Desert. With one of the largest Marine bases in the world next door, this community has always known the cost of service. Here's how to honor the day — and make the most of the weekend in Joshua Tree.

Part one covered the main towns. Part two goes further — into Pioneertown's honky tonk BBQ, Flamingo Heights' LA-worthy dining, and Morongo Valley's hidden gems most visitors drive right past. Here's where to eat when you're ready to explore the full high desert.

The high desert eats well. From sourdough pizza in Joshua Tree to farm-to-table dining at a 1928 desert oasis, here are our favorite local restaurants across Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, and Twentynine Palms — organized by city so you can eat your way across the Morongo Basin.

A simple, stunning desert appetizer — medjool dates poached in warm spices, drizzled with local Joshua Tree olive oil, and finished with Desert Dust from JT Trading Post. Four ingredients, zero effort.

The ultimate BBQ tri-tip recipe seasoned with Desert Dust from JT Trading Post. Low and slow smoke, high heat finish, and a Mojave-inspired seasoning blend that makes this your new backyard staple.

Crispy air fryer salmon bites with a tangy honey mustard aioli — a fast weeknight dinner that punches above its effort. Seasoned with Desert Dust from JT Trading Post in Joshua Tree, CA.