Explore the quirky art installations at The Glass Outhouse
Off the beaten path of Joshua Tree National Park is the outdoor weird and wonderful quirky art installations of the Glass Outhouse Gallery. If you like strange recycled desert art as much as I do, stop in to walk the path lined with empty glass bottles to find an array of interesting objects to ponder and photograph.
Hike Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
The Big Morongo Canyon Preserve lies between Palm Springs in Joshua Tree, nestled away off route 62. It’s a natural spring fed desert oasis, so it’s surprisingly lush and green for being in the middle of the desert.
Dine at the Trendy and Remote La Copine
La Copine is a chic restaurant out in the middle of the high desert near Joshua Tree National Park. It’s a one-of-a-kind gem in a city with few culinary options.
Hike 49 Palms Oasis
49 Palms Oasis is a nice moderate short hike to a secluded palm oasis (you guessed it). The palm trees are clustered near an out of place spring of water in the middle of the arid desert.
The Perfect Weekend Itinerary for Joshua Tree
I’ve crafted what I would consider a perfect itinerary for those visiting Joshua Tree for the first timers. This is the perfect blend of activities to get a taste of the desert vibe. A little relaxation, some hiking, great food and sight-seeing.
Hike Goat Mountain to view the vast Mojave Desert
Goat Mountain in Landers is a lesser known trail that climbs about 1,000 feet to a beautiful view of the Mojave Desert. Grids of land to the south, and absolute nothingness to the north. What an amazing trail!
High Desert Escape: Introducing Project Landers
Introducing the Landers Project, a beautiful new home we'll be building on a 5 acre property in Landers, CA. Landers in home to the Integratron, Landers Brew Co., Gubler Orchid Farms and Giant Rock. It's a short 20min to Joshua Tree National Park Entrance.
5 Reasons to Visit Landers, Joshua Tree's Neighbor
Landers is a city not many people have heard of, but its Joshua Tree’s neighbor of the north. In this blog post, I’ve listed five other fun things to do in this little town that’s only a 20min drive from the Joshua Tree National Park entrance.
Visit Joshua Tree's Best Lookout Point at Sunset
Key's View is the best drive-up vista in Joshua Tree National Park. From the top you can see the Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault. You can also catch a view of Southern California's two highest mountains, Mount San Jacinto and Mount Gorgonio. On a clear day you can see California's largest lake, the Salton Sea.