I 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 have to do much on tha...

What 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 winter and spent th...

My 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 don't know if you all...

Desert Queen mine is another quick hike to history. You can hike up the trail that overlooks the mine or take the slightly longer trail that takes you across...

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 from Palm Desert to In...

In 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 the shadow of Ryan Mo...

Lost Horse Mine is one of the more challenging trails at Joshua Tree, but is definitely worth the effort. The origin story of the mine does involve a lost ho...

After you've watched that amazing desert sunset, stick around for another show. When the sun goes down and darkness falls the stars come out to play. There i...

The Cholla Cactus garden is an instagrammers' and photographers' paradise with vast rows of cacti spread across both sides of the road. It's also one of the ...

After 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 nights are the best time...

There 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 or bears. I'll stop...

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, the famous Joshua tr...

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 surrounded by green f...

Discovery Trail may not look like much at first, but you definitely shouldn't miss it. Discovery Trail connects the Skull Rock and Spilt Rock loop trails at ...

Joshua Tree rocks!...literally and figuratively. And yes you can cringe at that dad joke. Joshua Tree is a climber's paradise with trails specifically marked...

Some 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 trip, but it was al...

A 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 essentials you'll need f...