Joshua Tree National Park
As of February 1, visitors to Joshua Tree have the option to leave their cars in the lot and jump on a free shuttle instead. The shuttle, which runs about every two hours and stops at the park's major attractions, is aimed at reducing traffic congestion.
The 2.5-acre blaze badly damaged the historic Oasis of Mara.
The New Zealand woman resorted to drastic measures after falling and breaking her pelvis.
The national park is increasingly turning to volunteer Search & Rescue workers to keep up with a jump in emergencies.
The 76-year-old solo hiker was discovered Tuesday morning after spending the weekend in the park.
A recently released autopsy couldn't explain the circumstances around the deaths of two young hikers in the park last year.
Recycle it instead! Options include mulching, chipping them into hiking trail surfaces, and more.
The free buses run every 20 minutes daily between the national park and the gateway town.
The system aims to reduce traffic and crowding around the natural phenomenon.
