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.

The best hikes and day trips in and around Joshua Tree National Park — from iconic trails like Hidden Valley and Skull Rock to remote backcountry routes most visitors never find. A guide for every skill level.

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.

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.

Planning a weekend in Joshua Tree? Get the inside scoop on local favorites and desert finds from those who call this magical place home. Your ultimate guide to experiencing the best of the high desert.

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.