Featured Places and Activities
Planning the Perfect Self-Drive Holiday: The Ultimate Guide
This guide covers everything you need to know about self-drive holiday planning, from routing your journey and pacing yourself safely to using modern technology to unlock the hidden stories waiting for you along the way.
Where to Rest Your Head in the High Desert: Joshua Tree’s Most Unique Stays
We have curated a list of standout boutique properties, historic inns, and architectural gems that embody the authentic Joshua Tree experience. These properties are highly rated by fellow travelers and offer the perfect home base for your desert exploration.
Desert Drama & Dr. Seuss Trees: The Ultimate Joshua Tree Guide for First-Timers
You don't want to be the person being ushered back onto a 40-passenger bus just as the light hits the Hidden Valley rocks in that perfect, golden way. You want to linger. You want to take the detour. You want to know where the locals go when the West Entrance is backed up for two miles.
Why a Self-Guided Tour is the Absolute Best Way to See Joshua Tree
Our Joshua Tree self-guided tour is the perfect marriage of professional expertise and total personal freedom. At Drives & Detours, we believe that the best stories are told at your pace, in your car, with your favorite people.
The Hidden Heart of the High Desert: 5 Secret Spots in Joshua Tree
What if we told you that the true soul of Joshua Tree—its most mysterious, secluded, and awe-inspiring spots—often lies just beyond the edges of the busiest paths?
The Best Things To Do in Joshua Tree—Your Ultimate Guide
Joshua Tree National Park is full of the most incredible trees, the best hiking, and a dark night sky full of twinkling stars
A Cultural History of Joshua Tree National Park
The history of Joshua Tree is just as fascinating as its present. The park has been home to a variety of people over the centuries, each leaving their mark on the land in different ways.
A Brief Overview of Joshua Tree National Park
An introduction and overview of Joshua Tree National Park including its climate, ecosystems, plant and animal life, and geology.
Go See Live Music at Pappy & Harriet's
Pappy & Harriet's is a music venue, restaurant, and old west style saloon, and is famous for attracting well known artists and indie bands to play at its rustic high-desert venue, located in Pioneertown, CA.
