Artist and LagunaArt.com Gallery owner Shane Townley plans to build the Joshua Tree Art Museum on 2.5 acres on Twentynine Palms Highway.

What would you see on a day trip to the new Chuckwalla National Monument? Rugged mountains, sweeping valleys, breathtaking slot canyons and more.

Here's what you need to know about Fernley, Nevada, the hidden desert town that you'll likely pass through while on the way ...