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Field Guide: Hidden Valley Trail (Joshua Tree)

Hidden Valley Trail is a loop trail located in Joshua Tree National Park. This easy, mile-long trail is popular for a reason, as it offers up beautiful views of Joshua Tree’s otherworldly rock formations.  For guests who are new to visiting Joshua Tree, Hidden Valley Trail is a great introduction to the unique and iconic […]

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Field Guide: Cottonwood Springs Trail (Joshua Tree)

Cottonwood Springs Trail is a beautiful and lesser visited trail that winds through the ecologically diverse confluence of the Mojave and Colorado deserts in Joshua Tree National Park. This short trail is a really interesting one that offers a glimpse of many of the unique flora and fauna of the region, including one of the […]

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A Monthly Guide to Cactus Blooms

We look forward to spring and summer in the desert all year. It’s a wonderful time of year when the pool is the perfect temperature for swimming, the evenings are still cool enough to dine al fresco, and the cacti are blooming! If you’re thinking of making a desert trip, it’s a great time to […]

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A Family Friendly Guide to Joshua Tree

Exploring Joshua Tree with Kids Joshua Tree is such a fun place to visit with kids. It’s a wonderland of Dr. Seuss-ical trees that look even wackier than anything a preschooler could’ve dreamed up. Plus it’s full of round boulders that are just begging to be climbed by little feet. Aside from the otherworldly nature, […]

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Field Guide: Barker Dam Trail (Joshua Tree)

Barker Dam Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a must visit! It’s a fun loop trail that packs a lot of punch. You will see many highlights of the Mojave Desert on this short trail, including Joshua trees, as well as other desert plants such as yucca and cacti, and beautiful monzogranite rock formations. […]