On 10 acres of land, he crafted more than 10 acres' worth of sculptures, assemblages, and installations mostly from found material. The works have mostly been left to the elements since Purifoy passed away in , but the weather-beaten look just adds to the charm. It has to be seen to be believed.
If astral planes and paranormal activity are more your thing, the Integratron is definitely not to be missed. Nowadays, you can book a sound bath for a sonically healing experience of Tibetan bowls and other blissed-out instruments. Nearby Giant Rock is the definition of a roadside attraction oddity. Although the park encompasses some , acres, most of it is not accessible by road.
Park Boulevard is the main section of the park that is of interest to most visitors, but other places of interest are found along the north half of Pinto Basin Road. Note that pets are not allowed on trails in the park; the only exception is the Oasis of Mara paved trail. Pets are allowed on-leash on the unpaved roads and on the roads within the campgrounds and picnic areas. Note: Some businesses may be temporarily closed due to recent global health and safety issues.
The Hidden Valley area of Joshua is one of the most beautiful and easily accessible areas of the park. It's perfect if you are looking to do a short hike or simply wander among the trees and rock formations.
The Hidden Valley Nature Trail is an enjoyable one-mile loop trail that enters through an opening into a large bowl surrounded by rock walls. It's thought that due to the geography, Hidden Valley was once used by cattle rustlers, who would herd the cattle into this area to conceal them. This is a relatively easy and scenic trail, making it one of the most popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park.
It does not have many Joshua trees. Of note on this trail is the giant monolith known as the Great Burrito , a popular climbing area in the park. The Hidden Valley picnic area , on the opposite side of the parking lot from the trailhead, is much more scenic, with an abundance of large Joshua trees scattered around huge boulders and rock piles. This is a wonderful place to enjoy a picnic and meander around. From the last picnic area at the west end, a very short rudimentary trail leads out and around to the back side of the stand of boulders, opening up into a wonderland of rocks and trees, perfect for photography.
It is well worth the drive up to Keys View, a lookout point at an elevation of more than 5, feet, with sweeping views extending out over the Coachella Valley. If the air is clear, the view is spectacular and this is a great way to get oriented with the surrounding geography. As you drive up here, the elevation changes, the temperature is noticeably cooler, and the landscape takes on a whole different character.
Barker Dam Nature Trail. Another short walking path, Barker Dam is a 1. If you are only looking to do one short trail in Joshua Tree, this is your best bet, with huge Joshua trees, rocks, and an area of water that often attracts birds.
At the far end of the loop are the remnants of a water tank left by cattle ranchers who once lived in the area. Many people walk in to this point and turn around, leaving by the same route, but this is a mistake. While this might be slightly shorter, it is well worth continuing on, with much of the best scenery and largest trees on the loop beyond the dam. For campers, Joshua Tree is a real treat.
Camping among the Joshua trees, surrounded by bizarre rock formations, the experience here is different than your standard camping trip.
Several of Joshua Tree's stunning campgrounds are set in convenient locations for exploring the park. Each of these has its own look and feel, but all of them are worth spending a night or two under a star-filled sky.
The ideal time to camp here is in spring and fall: March, April, October, and November. Nights are cool, but days tend to be sunny and warm. The Cholla Cactus Garden is an alluring sea of cacti. It features a wide array of various cactus types. This beautiful garden is one of the main attractions in the park, where you can view a field of cacti of every shape, size, and color, as well as their blooming flowers.
Whichever season you choose to visit, this breathtaking garden has an endless array of gorgeous cacti for you to look at. There is a lot of fun stuff to do in Joshua Tree, one of which is going for a walk through the Cholla Cactus Garden.
Here, you can view and take photos of an infinite number of cacti and their vibrant, colorful flowers and learn a little more about the different kinds of cactus. Cottonwood Spring is a refreshing desert oasis featuring campgrounds, hiking trails, and historic gold mills. Are you vacationing with your little ones and searching for some of the top things to do in Joshua Tree with kids? If you are, pack your bags and head on down to Cottonwood Spring.
At this paradise-like tourist attraction, you can create lovely memories with your youngsters as you spend the day taking advantage of its wonders and amenities. Enjoy an unforgettable time with your children at Cottonwood Spring by doing many activities together. For example, birdwatching, going on ranger-guided programs, camping, hiking through trails of varying difficulties, touring old gold mills nearby, and so much more.
The Oasis of Mara is a postcard-perfect nature trail that has a spring-fed oasis, a historic Indian settlement, towering palm trees, and more. It is a well-loved attraction that welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
It is the ideal place for you to go on a memorable retreat in the great outdoors. It has the perfect combination of history, stunning plants, abundant wildlife, and engaging activities that you can do with your family or friends.
Have a terrific time with your companions at the Oasis of Mara. Some of the fun things you can do together are observing the various bird species flying by, hiking through the picturesque trails, learning about the Indian settlers who lived in the area at least years ago, and so on.
It is at least years old and neighbors a campground, in case you want to stay the night. If you are a major history buff, do not miss out on touring the Ruins of Ryan Ranch. It was once a brick abode and ranch house hundreds of years back. It is also close to picture-perfect hiking trails and other popular attractions that make it a convenient place to tour. Gather your friends, partner, or tribe and take them on a fun day of exploration at the Ruins of Ryan Ranch.
After exploring the historical abode, you can tour the area and see an ancient graveyard, petroglyphs, artifacts, and many more. Yes, Joshua Tree National Park was on our list of places to visit, but as lovers of desert rock Queens of the Stone Age is a family favorite band …well…we wanted to embrace the entire desert experience.
Hidden Valley is a wonderful starter-trail in the park. If you can only do one hike because of time or heat, then this is the one that really shows off the park! Barker Dam Nature Trail is an easy 1. We visited in Summer, so the water was dried up, but the boys still enjoyed seeing the dam. A fun point on the trail, for us, was seeing the petroglyphs. The trail here is paved and the views are pretty spectacular. Just take note that it will take about 30 minutes to drive from the main road in the park down to the view point and 30 min back!
The boys were very excited about this one, but be warned it is FULL of people. It was still fun to get out and grab a picture! We were warned to go early since it was summer, so we were on the trail at am. I wish we had gone sooner because it does get so hot…but when you go early at least there is some shade from the mountain itself before the sun gets fully overhead.
The views from the top are degrees of amazing! You can see the Coachella Valley and the entire surrounding area. Bring a mid-morning snack and enjoy yourself once you reach the summit.
And remember, it takes about half the time to come down as it did to climb to the top!
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