The BEST hikes in Joshua Tree National Park! With this guide, you’ll see tons of Joshua trees, beautiful rock formations, “teddy bear” cactus, and even a rare palm tree oasis! 🌴🌵 🧡 FOLLOW @gwynandami for more EPIC hikes off the beaten path! 🪨 Willow Hole: tons of Joshua trees & beautiful rock formations! (Hike: 6.8 miles) 🥾 Hall of Horrors: Fun rock scrambling through narrow boulder halls! (Hike: 0.6 miles) 💀 Skull Rock: Must-see photo spot of a rock formation that looks like a skull (Mini

You won’t believe what’s hidden inside Joshua Tree National Park…have you heard of “The Hall of Horrors”?😳👇 Most visitors never realize there’s an impressive slot canyon system here, tucked between giant granite formations, these narrow passages twist through the desert, forming one of the park’s most unique adventures. 📍 Location: Hall of Horrors: an easy roadside pull-off along Park Blvd 🥾 Trail: Short unmarked loop with fun scrambles (> 1 mi roundtrip) ☀️ Best time: Morning for cool temps

20K views · 797 reactions | Learn about the geology of Joshua Tree National Park in our new Ranger Minute video with Ranger Christian! | Joshua Tree National Park | Facebook

Ready for this week to start winding down? Joshua Tree National Park is home to two species of sidewinders, the Mojave Desert Sidewinder and the Colorado Desert Sidewinder. These animals' unique style of locomotion helps them move on sandy slopes. Reptiles are especially well suited for life in the desert because they require relatively little water and can get all they need from the food that they eat. Some snakes may go their entire lives without ever taking a drink of liquid water. Wild anima

1.4K views · 51 reactions |  We get it — you want to take him home. But the kindest thing you can do for a desert tortoise, and all wildlife, is to let it wander on. Wildlife in Joshua Tree should always be observed from a distance, kept wild, and never handled or fed. Giving animals space helps them stay healthy, safe, and resilient in their natural habitat. ❤️ | Joshua Tree National Park Association | Facebook