For years, the communities we represent have called for the creation of Chuckwalla National Monument. Located south of Joshua ...

An effort is underway to create a new national monument next to Joshua Tree National Park that would preserve almost 700,000 desert acres for recreation while protecting plants, animals and cultural ...

In addition to the national monument proposal, the Protect California Deserts campaign is separately proposing to expand Joshua Tree National Park to the east in the Eagle Mountain area. The vast ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in September. We are republishing it as we look back at some of our most-read stories of the year. The vision to create a massive national monument ...

As the former superintendent of Joshua Tree National Park — and a 38-year career employee for the National Park Service — I have seen the undeniable benefits that come with conserving our public lands ...