Joshua Tree National Park: Self-Guided Scenic Drive Tour – California, United States

EXPERIENCE

Don t miss a thing as our top-rated, #1-ranked, New York Times-approved audio tour guides you throughout Joshua Tree to not-to-be-missed points of interest! Fascinating stories, helpful tips, and directions along the way mean that you can skip researching on your own and just go. You won t miss a thing.

Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California’s Mojave Desert is famous for a reason. This raw, untouched landscape showcases the remarkable beauty of its iconic trees and surreal rock formations. Be prepared to be awestruck by the desert tranquility and raw beauty.

Major Highlights:

Arch Rock
Barker Dam
Cholla Cactus Garden
Hall of Horrors
Hidden Valley
Keys View
Skull Rock Nature Trail
Split Rock

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Joshua Tree National Park
On first glance, the landscape of Joshua Tree National Park seems harsh and dry, but punctuated with spectacular rock and boulder formations. Wandering among those granite monoliths provides some of the most simple pleasures of exploring. Looking deeper, the plants and animals somehow exist and thrive, having adapted to what is available to them. That most iconic tree is of course the Joshua Tree – for whom the park is named. With its twisted branches and distinctive silhouette, it stands as an emblem of resilience amidst the harsh desert conditions. Native to the southwestern United States, these peculiar trees can only be found in the Mojave Desert and parts of the Sonoran Desert.

Most people want to see the all iconic sights and get close to the formations. You will have places like Skull Rock, Arch Rock and Hidden Valley on your must see list. Split Rock and the Hall of Horrors are fine examples of those forces that are strong enough to crack and sculpt granite. In terms of great vistas, Keys View and Barker Dam are not to be missed. There are many places to enjoy the Joshua Trees, but some very special corners are terrific for seeing the Chollo or Teddy Bear Cactus – you ll find out why, and the distinctive ocotillo shrub, sometimes called the flaming sword or coach whip.

Through time, the Native American people have adapted the necessary skills in live the Joshua Tree region and we will explore their story as we journey. In our more modern history, the park area attracted all sorts quirky characters shall we say, cattlemen who didn t always care much for law and order, and prospectors intent on finding gold and good fortune. Later, artists and musicians have found inspiration among the Joshua Trees and the boulders. You’ll hear some of those most interesting stories as we go.

HIGHLIGHTS

Explore Joshua Tree with this flexible and fully-automatic road trip audio tour
Enjoy the iconic tree Joshua Tree and Chollo or Teddy Bear Cactus
Marvel at great vistas at Keys View and Barker Dam
View the must-see sights of Skull Rock, Arch Rock and Hidden Valley
Hear stories about the Native American people have adapted to live here

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