Climbers flock to Joshua Tree from around the world to tackle the literally thousands of routes open to them. There are challenges for all ability levels, with more than 8,000 climbing routes, 2,000 ...

The sport doesn’t just have physical benefits—it’s a mental game. “Rock climbing fires every system of the body and mind.” ...

"Gunsmoke." "Pigpen." "Course and Buggy." "Illusion Dweller." All are among hundreds of popular, iconic rock climbing routes at Joshua Tree National Park, where a mixture of sly humor, almost ...

Most people are familiar with natural rock climbing. For strong, adventurous people, this consists of a harness and some other climbing gear, special shoes and hand powder as they try to ascend rock ...

LITTLE ROCK -- "This would be the strangest thing to walk up on ... a bunch of astronauts looking up at a tree," contestant Robbie Wilson said as he and other tree climbing enthusiasts watched the ...

The process of flow can greatly improve focus and outcomes for people with ADD. Climbing (trees or walls) builds the ...

We've all climbed trees, but most of us have probably never climbed a tree like professional climber Chris Sharma just did while on a visit to his home state of California. The 34-year-old ...

Natalie Beneviat Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. | Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 5:00 a.m. Saying that a recent tree-climbing school was hands-on is a bit of an understatement. As an arboreal activity that ...

This short trail is an easy 0.4-mile loop which takes visitors through Joshua tree woodlands and between unique rock formations. The trail is located at the junction of Park Boulevard and Keys View ...

In October, climbers’ palms start to sweat. Knowing cooler temperatures bring better climbing conditions, they dream up epic trips to California’s world-class climbing destinations. Their fingertips ...