Natural Wonder
Our Take
It’s a beautiful park for a scenic drive, particularly on a bike... as long as you’re careful to avoid popping a tire on the incredibly sharp spines that grow on chollas and Joshua trees. The campgrounds here are nice but fill up quickly, possibly because the stargazing in the park is a big draw. The park and town of Joshua Tree both have a gritty, hippie vibe thanks to the tight community of hikers and rock climbers who all share a mutual love for Joshua Tree.