Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua trees add a touch of beauty to this great terrain, where massive rocks and rock formations form strange shapes that capture the imagination. Joshua Tree National Park spans 800,000 acres and features a wide range of attractions, including more than just Joshua trees.

The Cholla Cactus Garden, where chollas extend endlessly along the hillside to the mountains beyond, the ancient Keys Ranch ruins, the Lost Palms Oasis' giant palms, and the vista from nearly 5,000 feet at Keys View are just a few of the attractions. Don't miss Skull Boulder, a big rock shaped like an alien skull. If you plan on staying for a while, one of the fantastic campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park is a great place to stay under the stars and trees. It takes less than three hours to drive from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree National Park, and less than an hour to go from Palm Springs.