Free People belongs in the desert. Discover our hand-selected collection of dresses, tops, boots, and accessories made for Joshua Tree living — from golden hour hikes to Pappy & Harriet's after dark.

Summer in the desert calls for the right gear. Shop our hand-picked Summer Picks collection — desert-ready clothing, Vacation sun care, locally made goods, gourmet pantry staples, and outdoor entertaining essentials. Available in store and online at jttradingpost.com.

The desert has a way of doing the work for you — if you let it. Here's how to build a grounded, intentional self care day in Joshua Tree, from palo santo and crystals at JT Trading Post to the best local spas, sound baths, and free moments in the park.

The Fourth of July hits differently in the high desert — wide open sky, community fireworks, and no crowded parking lots. Here's your guide to what's happening in Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, and Yucca Valley this 4th, plus what to wear and what to grab from JT Trading Post before the celebrations begin.

Father's Day is June 21st. Skip the generic — shop our curated gift guide at JT Trading Post for desert-inspired picks that actually fit him, from the dad who loves the outdoors to the one who appreciates the details.

June in the high desert is quieter, warmer, and worth it. From the Joshua Tree Farmers Market and JT Trading Post Outdoor Market every weekend, to live music at Pappy & Harriet's, XOXO Palm Springs, the Palm Springs ShortFest, and cool mountain escapes up in Big Bear — here's everything happening this month.

The desert looks empty from a distance. Get closer and it's one of the most densely populated ecosystems in the American West — from desert tortoises and bighorn sheep to kangaroo rats and owls working the night shift.

Before the park gates and the Instagram crowds, this landscape was home to Indigenous peoples, gold miners, homesteaders, and visionaries. The history of Joshua Tree is older than the country — and stranger than most visitors realize.

The Mojave keeps its best secrets close. From fan palm springs inside Joshua Tree to a lush date farm hidden in a desert canyon — here's where to find the oases most people never see.

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.