Joshua Tree Shopping Tips by Echo_29

Spin & Margie's Trading Post: Unique Gifts

A nice little place with a rotating display of unique gifts, jewelry and odds and ends, but nothing tacky.

What to buy: You can also purchase photos and cards depicting the local desert landscape taken by the owner, Drew.

Address: One door east of Crossroads Cafe

Directions: Route 62, Joshua Tree

Theme: Gifts

Joshua Tree Outfitters: Outfit and Go

Joshua Tree Outfitters rents quality camping and cooking equipment and can provide a grocery shopping service to climbers and campers visiting JT Nat'l Park.

What to buy: Rent tents, sleeping bags and pads, camp chairs, cook stoves, coolers, solar showers, lanterns, bouldering pads, guidebooks and more.

Address: 61707 29 Palms Highway

Directions: Between Crossroads and The Rattlers

Phone: (888) 366-1848

Theme: Sporting Goods

Website: http://www.joshuatreeoutfitters.com

Coyote Corner: Home of the Famous Joshua Tree Bumper Sticker

Just what you need for a trip into "the Park" from the friendliest folks around. Got a question, ask Ethan, he'll set you straight!

What to buy: From their website:

When you're visiting Joshua Tree National Park, be sure to stop by Coyote Corner, the very first shop of its kind in the town of Joshua Tree. Located on the southeast corner of Park Blvd and Highway 62, we are the gateway to this newest of America's National Parks. We are here to provide you with campground information; maps; recommended sights to see in the park; gifts to take home; even recommendations of the best dining and inns in the area. We at Coyote Corner have altogether over 55 years of direct experience with the natural wonders of Joshua Tree, and we are ready to help you get the most out of your visit.

Coyote Corner, open 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. everyday, carries a complete line of camping and climbing supplies; unique gifts and work by local artists; cards, books, handmade jewelry and more. You can rent guidebooks and rock shoes, fill up your water containers, meet local Park "experts" and find that special gift for someone back home, all in one stop.

Address: 6535 Park Blvd

Directions: Corner of Highway 62 and Park Blvd

Phone: (760) 366-9683

Theme: Other

Website: http://www.joshuatreevillage.com/546/546.htm