Located only 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park is the most accessible national park in Southern California. While it lacks the amazing vistas Yosemite and the massive trees of Sequoia, Joshua Tree’s stark landscape is something you need to get out of the car and explore to really appreciate. I always love […]
Joshua Tree National Park Guide: Hikes, Mines, Arches & Views
Last updated: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 By 8 Comments
Silver Bell Mine in Joshua Tree National Park
Last updated: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 By 3 Comments
Joshua Tree National Park doesn’t do a great job of letting you know where things are, I literally stumbled on this mine. This does add to the sense of adventure in the park though, as you are driving through the main road and it will say exhibit ahead letting you know something is coming up. […]
Wall Street Mill: Mine & Abandoned Cars in Joshua Tree National Park
Last updated: Friday, October 31, 2014 By 4 Comments
Joshua Tree is full of mines from a century of settlers looking to get rich. While Wall Street Mill is just one of the many, it is one of my favorites in the park. This gold ore crushing mill was one of the last remaining mills in the park, with operations up until the mid […]
Keys View: Joshua Tree’s Best Vista
Last updated: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 By 4 Comments
This drive up, wheelchair accessible trail, is the perfect way to take in the beauty of the California desert with very little effort. At only about 20 minutes drive from the North West entrance of the park, Keys View is the perfect place to watch a sunrise or sunset in the National Park. The view-point […]
Lost Horse Mine: Joshua Tree’s Best Preserved Stamp Mill
Last updated: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 By 4 Comments
Joshua Tree is a unique park, many of the things you can explore in the park are not even included on the map. This makes every visit the park a different experience. A few crucial spots are on the map though like Barker Dam and the Lost Horse Mine. The Lost Horse Mine itself is one of the […]
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