Joshua Tree National Park

This park is beautiful and not your typical park . Make an effort to stay until it gets truly dark. You'll see the stars like you've never seen them before. It's absolutely stunning. Dress warmly!

Hike the Hidden Valley trail to navigate in and out of boulders and find that elusive shade. The Keys View trail may be the shortest, but it provides an expansive view of the San Andreas fault. Read more

While you're in the desert, you might as well get a taste of mother nature. Here, you can hike , rock-climb, and camp. Note: It's better to come during the non-summer months because of the heat. Read more

A SoCal gem with tons of boulder formations, Joshua trees, arch/skull rocks and cholla cactus . The weather is insane; hot during the day and cold at night but that night sky is killer

Amazing place!There's a lot of trails to hike .If you like climbing , this is the place. Also, you can see the beautiful starry sky at night.Thanks Pachamama for allowing me to see how beautiful you are

Amazing place to visit. Tons of hiking and camping . Surprisingly, many birds amongst the park as well . Many photos taken. Guide was Walker Wadkins, very knowledgeable .

Go to "hidden valley" exhibit . If you're nimble and adventurous you can find a way to the very top and all the way through the rock pile... Or should I say mountain . Beautiful.

Whether you're in search of a light morning hike or a rugged rock climbing adventure, this park has it all. Arrange a guided hike and they'll be able to show you to some of the most exceptional sites.

So much awesome! A $25 ticket gets you entry to the park for 7 days and it’s well worth it. Keep your eyes peeled for coyotes, various bird of prey and chipmunks amongst other wildlife .

Enter the park here. $15/car admission. Bring your own water. Hidden Valley and Barker Dam are two great intro loop hikes which also offer lots of off-trail rock scrambling exploration (recommended!).

Beautiful and fun scrambling. You can’t bring your dog onto the trails but you can bring your dog to take photos and scramble on some of the rocks.

See the San Andreas Fault from the top of Keys View . There is parking at the top and it's handicap accessible so this is a must see for everyone.

Wonderful place to wander and lose track of time. You'll feel like you're in a different world. Check out the Cholla Cactus garden , don't touch!

Love this place...sunrise to sunset ! Whether driving, hiking , camping , or meditating . Admission is $15...bring water, a sun hat, map is helpful to carve out your chosen adventures.

How could you not love this place. Endless hiking trails in such an unusual environment. Highly recommend Lost Palms Oasis trail .

Depends on where you travel, most likely the Joshua tree entrance is more suitable. Watch out for closures in winter

Don't miss Keys View at sunset .

Hike to two oases (Lost Palms and Cottonwood Spring) and scramble to the top of Mastodon Peak on a great day hike starting near the Cottonwood Visitor Center. More details on the attached link Read more

If coming from AZ, take CA-62 to park . Scenic and nothing for miles except awesome scenery. The desert night sky is also an unbelievable treat, for those of us used to city light pollution.

One of my favorite national parks . I like to take landscape pictures, and the park offers really good settings for it, especially during the sunset . Good place to go stargazing.

You should see this place at least once in your life, it’s very interesting though I’m not into desert landscapes so I probably won’t go back...

First, bring lots of water, bring more water, then bring more eater and food! Nothing in the park . Desert at its finest!

Gotta bring lots of water and food, nothing in the park . Beautiful desert scene. Stop at visitors center for map!

One of the few national parks that you could (partially) enjoy with you dog ????

Breath taking view of the Milky Way at night. You can see so many stars! Hot during the day with very little to no shade.

So beautiful! Our next trip will definitely involve a stay at one of the incredible campgrounds .

Loved the crazy landscape! Hike Ryan 's and Cactus Gardens are so cool!

If you're going to visit, the Joshua Tree is way in the middle of the park . Other things you have to hike to see. Be prepared with water & hiking shoes .

Had special moment at Keys View and had a couple@of great hikes . I got a of pictures!

Come early in the morning for a more relaxed experience. Sunrise was so beautiful, cool, and peaceful .

The Joshua trees and rock formations are on the north side, so unless you are doing a loop, enter from the Joshua Tree side, not the I-10 side

Truly gorgeous and plenty to see for 1+ days

Come here and climb the rocks.

What used to be called 'Keys View .' the highest point in the park , overlooking the Coachella Valley. You can see Mexico on a clear day.

Spent the weekend here camping . Such a awesome beautiful place. Checkout Jumbo Rocks Campground . First come first serve. Unwind, do some shrooms and get lost in a world of nature.

You can avoid waiting and idling your car by using the south entrance off Hwy 10. Pay your entrance fee at Cottonwood Visitor Center.

gorgeous, scenic hiking . lovely campgrounds .

The landscape is surreal. Read about how the boulders were formed in your park guide ????

Earler this year my work took me to Palm Springs, CA. I was there about 3 1/2 mo's. Joshua Tree Nat'l Park was cool. Climbing up the rocks was no problem, getting down was another story ..lol

Beautiful, great trails and good for any kind of hiker. Please don't leave your trash ????????

Download the Kids activity guide for a great overview on how to be “Desert Smart.” Fun tips on ways children can help protect our planet here and at home! http://www.jtnp75.org/kids.html

It's easy to become dehydrated in arid desert environments like this one. Be prepared with this free emergency guide app from Dr. Oz and the Red Cross. Read more

Hiking , mountain climbing , bouldering, camping . So much wonderful happens here.

Hop on over to Keys View to get an awesome panaromic view of coachella valley

It can get windy here. Plan several hours, as it takes time to drive to the various hikes .

Take a picnic ! Hidden Valley and the Cholla Cactus Garden are highlights :)

Very nice park . Worth a visit. Bring water and food with you.

See the Cholla Cactus Garden & Key's View ! Very cool.

Although we got to the park early in the morning it was a spectacular place to see the sun rise. There is,however, no one on the road .

Another sparkling example of our National Park system being a gift to each and every American.