Lindsey Johnston Feb 12, 20192 minThailand: know before you goI did a good amount of prep for this trip and your to do list will vary. I was up to date on most of the vaccines I needed so I didn't ha...
Lindsey Johnston Feb 1, 20192 minThailand packing listWhat you need to bring with you depends on the time of year you're going and what parts of the country you're visiting. I went during the...
Lindsey Johnston Feb 1, 20191 minThe road to ThailandMy trip actually started the morning of November 16 and while I was excited, I also knew I had a full 24 hours of travel ahead of me. I d...
Lindsey Johnston Jan 9, 20191 minAll hail the queen!: Desert Queen MineDesert Queen mine is another quick hike to history. You can hike up the trail that overlooks the mine or take the slightly longer trail t...
Lindsey Johnston Jan 9, 20191 minValley Vista: Keys View Keys View isn't a trail, but it is a cool pit stop and a nice break from hiking. Walk up a few stairs and you can see the whole valley fr...
Lindsey Johnston Jan 8, 20192 minMeanwhile, back at the ranch...Ryan RanchIn 1898 miners Jepp and Tom Ryan decided to make their home in the Joshua Tree desert. They built an adobe house and a covered well in t...
Lindsey Johnston Dec 27, 20181 minDude, where's my horse?: Lost horse mineLost Horse Mine is one of the more challenging trails at Joshua Tree, but is definitely worth the effort. The origin story of the mine do...
Lindsey Johnston Dec 27, 20181 minThe park after dark: stargazing in Joshua TreeAfter you've watched that amazing desert sunset, stick around for another show. When the sun goes down and darkness falls the stars come ...
Lindsey Johnston Dec 11, 20181 minFeeling prickly: Cholla Cactus GardenThe Cholla Cactus garden is an instagrammers' and photographers' paradise with vast rows of cacti spread across both sides of the road. I...
Lindsey Johnston Dec 11, 20181 minThe golden hour: watching the sunset at Arch RockAfter a full day of hiking and a quick dinner we hopped back in the car and raced back to the park to catch the sunset. Mornings and nigh...
Lindsey Johnston Oct 16, 20182 minDesert stock exchange: Wall Street MillThere are no wolves on this Wall Street...just old cars and an old mill, which in my opinion are way more exciting than any wolves, bulls...
Lindsey Johnston Oct 12, 20181 minNature's hole in the wall: Willow Hole Joshua Tree has a lot of surprises. I was definitely not expecting to see as much lush vegetation as we did. Sure I expected some cacti, ...
Lindsey Johnston Oct 8, 20181 minA true desert oasis: Barker Dam Every desert has an oasis and Joshua Tree is no exception. Barker Dam stands out against the arid landscape with its pool of cool water s...
Lindsey Johnston Sep 28, 20181 minSo Much to Discover: Discovery TrailDiscovery Trail may not look like much at first, but you definitely shouldn't miss it. Discovery Trail connects the Skull Rock and Spilt ...
Lindsey Johnston Sep 28, 20181 minJoshua Tree Desert Rock Show: Split rockJoshua Tree rocks!...literally and figuratively. And yes you can cringe at that dad joke. Joshua Tree is a climber's paradise with trails...
Lindsey Johnston Sep 20, 20182 minJoshua Tree: Know before you goSome tips and tricks to help you make the most of your time in this magical desert destination. I did some research before I went on this...
Lindsey Johnston Sep 20, 20182 minJoshua Tree packing list: the essentialsA list of what you'll need to beat the heat and stay warm and cozy in the ever-changing desert climate. Here's a list of some of the esse...