Hike Chaparossa Loop Trail near Joshua Tree National Park
Tucked away in the vast wilderness near Joshua Tree, the Chaparossa Loop Trail offers a refreshing escape from the crowds and fees of the more popular hiking destinations inside Joshua Tree National Park. This lovely hike showcases the unique beauty of the Pioneer Mountains Preserve. In this blog post, we'll take you on a photo journey through the trail, providing valuable insights and tips for your own adventure.
Hike Barker Dam Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
The Barker Dam Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a hidden gem that offers a unique and unforgettable hiking experience. This trail is located in the Wonderland of Rocks area of the park, and is a short, 1.3-mile loop that takes hikers on a journey through the rugged beauty of the desert.
Hike the Skull Loop Trail In Joshua Tree National Park
The Skull Rock Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a mostly flat and sandy trail through a rock wonderland of massive Monzogranite boulders that are a unique feature of this National Park. This is a great trail for first time visitors and families.
"Raise your Spirits" at Joshua Tree Distilling
Joshua Tree Distilling is a cute little shop inside of an industrial complex where you can try a sampling of spirits and cocktails locally named Lost Horse Whiskey, Black Hole Vodka, and Giant Rock Gin. Inside the space is a small bar and gift shop, and outside there are benches to sit and sip.
Visit the Wine & Rock Shop
The Wine & Rock shop in Yucca Valley is a quirky little shop with a great assortment of organic wine and craft beer. They have a super cute curation of beverages that have artistic labels and feel desert inspired. They also sell candles, backpacks, coffee table books and you guessed it, rocks! Stop in here to grab some bottles for your weekend getaway in Joshua Tree National Park, or to snag a souvenir. It’s adorable!
Hike to Wall Street Mine in Joshua Tree National Park
The hike to Wall Street Mill in Joshua Tree National Park is a flat sandy trail to a 1930’s gold ore crushing mill. The mill was built by Bill Keys and is on National Register of Historic Places. It’s the best preserved gold mill in the park. In this blog post, I’ll give you a little history and the info you’ll need to hike this trail.
Explore the quirky art installations at The Glass Outhouse
Off the beaten path of Joshua Tree National Park is the outdoor weird and wonderful quirky art installations of the Glass Outhouse Gallery. If you like strange recycled desert art as much as I do, stop in to walk the path lined with empty glass bottles to find an array of interesting objects to ponder and photograph.
Grab Pizza & Watch Live Music at Giant Rock Meeting Room
Giant Rock Meeting Room is a casual pizza joint in north Yucca Valley near Joshua Tree National Park. This is a locals place with a rustic desert vibe, where residents flock for live music and good food. This is a great place to grab a bite if you’re staying in Landers or Yucca Valley.
How to Create your Own Mini Burning Man Event or Theme Party
In this post, I’ll give you a rundown of the activities we did and how we planned our own little Mini Burn.