On Oct. 31, 1994, President Bill Clinton signed the California Desert Protection Act, establishing Death Valley and Joshua ...

The weekend event will feature educational presentations, live music, and historical themed mining activities.

Little-understood groundwater flows and mining in this desert region don’t mix — a complexity some feel is lost on a federal ...

Somewhere around Towne Pass, elevation 4,956 feet, the tractor trailer’s brakes started to squeal and sputter. Descending through Death Valley National Park in the predawn hours, the big rig — with ...

Death Valley National Park officials warn of extreme summer heat and urge caution, especially for motorcyclists. Temperatures can exceed 130 degrees, posing significant risks of heat-related illnesses ...