Joshua Tree Key View: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour – Joshua Tree National Park, California

EXPERIENCE

Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Note: This 68+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Joshua Tree in 3-4 hours.

Embark on an adventure through Joshua Tree National Park, starting from the Joshua Tree Visitor Center, where you’ll gain insights into the park’s wonders. Next, uncover the mysteries of Samuelsons Rock and the serene beauty of Willow Hole, guided by GPS coordinates. Marvel at natural sculptures at Intersection Rock and Cap Rock, capturing the essence of the park’s unique geology.

Journey through Lost Horse Valley to discover tales of miners past at the Lost Horse Mine, then pause at Skull Rock for iconic photo opportunities. Expand your universe at Sky’s The Limit Observatory with stellar night-sky insights. Climb Queen Mountain for breathtaking views, and delve into history at Desert Queen Mine.

The Arch Rock Nature Trail offers a family-friendly exploration of rock formations, while the Ocotillo Patch showcases desert flora. Refresh at Cottonwood Spring, a desert oasis, then learn at the Cottonwood Visitor Center. The tour extends beyond the park to Palm Springs, where the Visitor Center, Aerial Tramway, Art Museum, Walk of Stars, and Air Museum await. Experience the natural beauty of the Coachella Valley Preserve and step into history at the General Patton Memorial Museum.

This self-driving audio tour is your key to a treasure trove of natural wonders, historical sites, and cultural , all at your own pace.

HIGHLIGHTS

Unravel the mysteries of Samuelsons Rock amidst the desert
Trek to Willow Hole, a serene desert oasis hidden in nature
Climb Queen Mountain for panoramic desert vistas
Step back in time at the historic Desert Queen Mine
Dive into the arts at the Palm Springs Art Museum

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