"Joshua Tree Once Again!" Joshua Tree National Park by giampiero6

Joshua Tree National Park Travel Guide: 416 reviews and 751 photos

I have been to Joshua Tree probably about 10 times in the 7 years that I have lived in LA. It's truly and amazing place expecially in the winter and especially if you are visiting from a colder wetter clime. The hot sun, blue skies, minimalist landscape and unparallelled rock climbing is fabulous. Out in the desert you can't help but feel renewed, and rejuventated. It seems like all the stress and bad mojo just gets sweated and dried out of you.

Joshua Tree is named after the strange shaped tree that many people know from the now famous U2 album of the same name. I can't really tell the difference between a Joshua Tree and a Yucca (cause they are more similar than you think) so if a pic I have labeled as Joshua Tree is a Yucca, well then pickle me in vinegar.

Anyhoo. The desert is hot, dry and forbidding, but the beautiful and subtle wonders of it close up are really something else.

Enjoy

Last visit to Joshua Tree National Park: May 2002
Intro Updated Jul 23, 2011
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A Joshua Tree Against the Sky - Joshua Tree National Park

Relax. Hike. Meditate. Ponder.... Favorites (1)

Relax. Hike. Meditate. Ponder. See the Stars. Hear the absolute Silence. Since Joshua is relatively far from the city... more travel advice

Typical Rock Formation in Joshua Tree - Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Tree. Rock Climbing. Sports & Outdoors (1)

Joshua Tree is a rock climbers paradise. Oddly shaped round and vertical boulders are perfect for climbs of all... more travel advice

Obviously the desert is hot... - Joshua Tree National Park

Obviously the desert is hot... Warnings Or Dangers (1)

Obviously the desert is hot and dry. You must bring plenty of water to drink and for washing. The sun is extreme. Even a... more travel advice

Typical Landscape in the Park - Joshua Tree National Park

Back Country Camping. Off The Beaten Path (1)

Back Country Camping. The desert is a pretty forbidding place. It's hot and dry during the day and cold at night. Also... more travel advice

Comments (57)

hunterV Apr 6, 2008 at 7:11 AM Report Abuse

Hi, Giampiero! Thanx for telling us about that splendid remote place!~~ Take care! ~~
Beausoleil Feb 19, 2008 at 2:33 PM Report Abuse

Really nice info on one of my favorite places in the US. Remember the setting sun behind the chollas? . . . and the cactus in bloom? I miss it.
Martinewezel Oct 20, 2007 at 8:06 AM Report Abuse

Mine sites? My favourite! Ok, this place is a must! However, not dying to spend the night there in a tent by such temperatures. Wow, you're quite adventurous!I take my hat off for that. Thanks for sharing photos and tips. I enjoyed reading them.
angiebabe Jun 26, 2007 at 6:06 PM Report Abuse

Nice pictures, nice tour of somewhere ive not yet been ....thanks.
cin-dee Jun 8, 2006 at 10:19 PM Report Abuse

J.T. was my backyard. Many early childhood memories...best one having a face to face with a moutain lion. This was late 60's.
TheWanderingCamel Nov 16, 2005 at 5:13 PM Report Abuse

Good memories here of a great trip made a few years ago. Deserts are good for the soul. leyle
Jeannette1 Jul 4, 2005 at 5:38 PM Report Abuse

One of my favorite parks...so much better than Death Valley and yet not so well-known.
JLBG May 16, 2005 at 4:53 AM Report Abuse

I understand that you too are a fan of Joshua tree NP ! I hope to pay a second visit to this wonderful place. I won't have to pickle you in vinegar, all your trees are actual and patented Joshua trees :-))
skye820 Jun 17, 2004 at 7:28 PM Report Abuse

Driving directions from LA??
Jim_Eliason Apr 27, 2004 at 5:01 PM Report Abuse

great tips, I need to get out west of the city next time I am in LA