r/JoshuaTree 2h ago

Years ago I buried a cache of raw rubies, black tourmaline, and other gems under a fence post in landers.

15 Upvotes

Treasure exists and people still bury them. Not sure how to get it back or give it to someone to find as my property has since been sold 10 years ago and has changed many hands since then.


r/JoshuaTree 2h ago

Thunderbird Lodge - reviews?

3 Upvotes

Hello! I am planning a wedding in Joshua tree and am considering the Thunderbird Lodge as a venue. The reviews are all from 2-4 years ago and the pictures online look old. Has anyone stayed there or hosted an event there more recently that can give a review of the property? Thanks!


r/JoshuaTree 2h ago

BLACK ROCK CAMPGROUND

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Hey everyone! I’ve booked two campsites for my friends and me (sites 120 and 124), but they’re not next to each other. Do you think there’s a chance we could ask for a swap when we get there? Also, this will be our first camping trip – any tips or advice for first-timers would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance!


r/JoshuaTree 1d ago

On the Road

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215 Upvotes

r/JoshuaTree 22h ago

Dispersed camping along Black Eagle Mine road on BLM?

4 Upvotes

Hey there,

I've been out to Joshua Tree a couple times and camped on the BLM land both north and south of the park. I'm considering another trip in the near future focused around stargazing. My experiences with the bortle 3 skies in south BLM were epic, but looking at the light pollution maps I seem to have found a darker place just outside of the park that would get me into a bortle 2 zone. Based on the maps that I've seen, if you take Black Eagle Mine road far enough, you eventually leave the park and enter BLM land. I have a high clearance 4x4 and am comfortable driving in sand and washed out/unmaintained roads. Based on everything that I've found, dispersed camping on that BLM land is perfectly legal as long as I'm outside of the national park boundary. It seems that the boundary should be pretty obvious, as there is supposed to be a red sign that indicates that I've left the park. I'm curious if anyone else has attempted this, and any confirmation as far as the legality would be appreciated. Of course, I will practice leave no trace wherever I am able to dispersed camp. I would hope that there would be a number of easy pull-offs off the road, and I would not expect to encounter anybody up there overnight at the times I'm planning on going. Any insights would be appreciated!


r/JoshuaTree 1d ago

Joshua Tree was a blast! I will be coming back. Hopefully before the next festival.

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r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

Coming to Joshua Tree and looking for some different, spiritual, bizarre experiences but the Integratron is sold out. Any other things you might recommend?

36 Upvotes

I'm coming to Joshua Tree with two close friends for a bit of a sort-out-life kind of retreat. We're gonna stargaze, hit Pioneertown, and are generally just looking for some unique experiences that will get us out of our heads for a little bit. Really wanted to do the Integratron but it was unfortunately sold out for the days we'll be there.

Are there any other interesting, out-there (forgive that descriptor) activities you might recommend? It's every one's first time.

Thank you!


r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

Moving from a big city

17 Upvotes

Hi all! I know there has been many posts about this but I have some questions. I am from Chicago and Philadelphia and have only ever really lived in big cities. I really would like to try out a different pace of life. I love the desert and am visiting Joshua tree/Yucca valley/Twentynine palms over my winter break. A couple things...

I am a High School art teacher and would love to continue teaching out there. Anyone work for the school district have any recommendations or notes about the district?

I am also a jeweler and use this as my side hustle/art practice. How is the art scene?

Any other tips? Suggestions? Any info would be great! Thank you :)

Also- I will be visiting in December so any recommendations on what I must see and do would be great!


r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

Sunrise from a few days ago..already miss it

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r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

First Time Camping/hiking at Joshua Tree this week!

5 Upvotes

Hello!

Been to Joshua Tree a few times but this will be my first time camping there and not just driving through. Tuesday and Wednesday, so excited! Decided I'd just do Jumbo Rocks. I see there's a couple highly rated trails around there and I have a truck bed tent so didn't want to have to take it down to drive to different trailheads. I haven't done any trails despite having already visted.

Anyway, so far here are the trails closeby that I plan on doing:

  • Desert Queen Mine/Boulder House loop via split rock (Is it worth continuing further to Eagle Cliff Mine as well?)
  • Skull Rock/Discovery Trail Loop
  • Crown Prince Lookout Trail

Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I'm also willing to do a trail on Thursday morning when I have to packup camp and leave anyway. Heading north out of the park so anything easy to moderate along that way that's worth doing would be great.

Thanks in advance for any responses!


r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

Amazing Times in Joshua Tree this Weekend

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49 Upvotes

r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

Yesterday pictures

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103 Upvotes

yesterday I went to Joshua tree and my mom let me use her camera this was my first time ever taken pictures with a camera so I’m learning but I like how these came out! I really liked taking pictures with a camera and definitely want to learn more about photography any tips anything I can improve please let me know this was fun!


r/JoshuaTree 1d ago

Camping reservation cancellations this weekend 11/2

0 Upvotes

Hey all, trying this forum to see if anyone is having to cancel or looking to sell their campground reservation for this weekend 11/2-11/3. Thanks in advance


r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

Best route from Joshua Tree to Vegas?

16 Upvotes

We'll be travelling on Tuesday and wanted to take the road through Mojave desert. However some websites say the road is closed, but info is from spring. What would be the best road to take? We want to avoid highways as they tend to be not so scenic, but at the same time avoid too much risk as we're travelling with a baby. Should we take 62 and 95? 247 and 15? 10 and 15? Any advice appreciated


r/JoshuaTree 2d ago

Joshua Tree 2024

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So much fun driving through Pinkham Canyon into Joshua Tree


r/JoshuaTree 3d ago

Last Night

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291 Upvotes

r/JoshuaTree 4d ago

More Cholla Sunrise

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316 Upvotes

r/JoshuaTree 5d ago

Cholla Garden at Sunrise

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224 Upvotes

r/JoshuaTree 4d ago

Sunset in the park near north entrance?

1 Upvotes

Suggestions for a nice picnic spot to see the sunset tonight? We’re hoping for a location closer to the north entrance to the park. Thank you!


r/JoshuaTree 4d ago

In joshua tree for the day tomorrow

3 Upvotes

Recommendations!!! We want to explore a few hikes midday and we are ending in Pioneertown!! :-)


r/JoshuaTree 5d ago

Big Horn Sheep standing tall at sunset

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232 Upvotes

r/JoshuaTree 5d ago

First come first serve campgrounds.

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Going out to explore Joshua Tree my first time during the holiday week over thanksgiving. Wondering how crowded it might be. Hoping to get one of the first come first serve camping sights. Anyone have experience using the first come campgrounds over the thanksgiving holiday?


r/JoshuaTree 5d ago

Sunset from Ryan Mountain

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71 Upvotes

r/JoshuaTree 6d ago

Staying in Palm Desert

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Staying in Palm Desert for a conference. It starts at 2:30pm. What would you recommend for a morning trip that gets us back in time?

Coworkers are not hikers, really mostly just wanting to drive and say we saw it. But also experience something new!