Discover California’s top stargazing spots, from Griffith Observatory to Joshua Tree, under dark skies and wide-open horizons ...

The Perseids meteor shower, one of the year’s most anticipated night-sky events, peaks Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning and skywatchers across the Coachella Valley, Twentynine Palms, and ...

About halfway through Missouri, Route 66 passes through St. Louis, a city with an abundance of stargazing opportunities. Start at the McDonnell Planetarium at the St. Louis Science Center, where ...

The tree appears to have been struck by lightning, but fortunately, no alligators or visitors were harmed in the incident. (St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park) ...

Joshua Tree National Park by Camilla Joffrey August 8, 2025 | 12:01 am Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email ...

An iconic oak tree in College Park was removed today as part of renovations to Albert Park.

TWENTYNINE PALMS — The Joshua Tree National Park Association has announced the recipient of the 2024 Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award; Laraine Turk.

The park, which is home to Zozobra, will host a public meeting on tree replacement efforts after 12 were removed.

The destruction of trees in Fort Marcy Park brought gloom to Santa Fe residents just weeks before the 101st Burning of Zozobra there.

The Back to Body Sex Retreat in Joshua Tree National Park happens out in the wilderness and is dedicated to women honing in on their own sexual satisfaction. One woman has spoken about the retreat ...

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