Joshua Tree Mountain Vista Retreat

Voice of the Desert: After Making a Name at Gawker and Wonkette, Ken Layne Created the 'Desert Oracle' to Showcase the Wacky, Weird and Wonderful of the High Desert http://www.cvindependent.com//5396-voice-of-the-desert-aft

New poster of Joshua Tree area!

Satellite images show southern californias beautiful super bloom from space

Incantations : Wonder Valley Sound Art Gathering March 29-31 https://www.facebook.com/events/563823720782913/?ti=ia

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Local vegan guide by a local!

Joshua Tree National Park shutdown

It looks like it’s going to be another great wildflower season!

Bat Week, Bat Chat. The 2018 Bat Blitz at Joshua Tree National Park.

As Joshua Tree tourism booms, nearby creatives are looking to serve high desert locals

Mojave Project director Kim Stringfellow is featured in KCET LOST LA's newest episode, "Desert Fantasy." https://www.kcet.org/shows/lost-la/episodes/desert-fantasy

Hi-Desert strangeness, Calling All Earlthings, a new documentary about George Van Tassel and the Integratron. https://www.thecoastnews.com/documentary-by-csusm-professo/

The latest Mojave Project dispatch: GIANT ROCK, SPACE PEOPLE AND THE INTEGRATRON http://mojaveproject.org//giant-rock-space-people-and-the/

Dear guests, thank you!

Off the beaten path... http://giantrockproject.com

Atlas Obscura guide to Joshua Tree https://www.atlasobscura.com/things-/joshua-tree-california

Boulders and buttresses, rugged mountains, gold mining ruins, desert plains dotted with the oddball treesthis is one weird place. Joshua Tree, nicknamed J-Tree by locals, lies at an ecological crossroads, where the high Mojave Desert meets the low Colorado Desert. The result is amazing desert flora, including those wacky namesake trees (actually a type of yucca). Joshua Tree’s beauty shines around the clock, with vibrant sunsets melting into nights filled with uncountable stars.

A classic California's Gold with Huell Howser visiting Joshua Tree Huell travels down to where the streets have no name and sees the world’s tallest, oldest and one of the most peculiar-looking Joshua Trees in an episode devoted to this remarkable desert plant which has come to symbolize the Mojave Desert; then meet a man, who as a child, lived on a ranch in the seclusion of what is now the Monument. https://youtu.be/l2OdhtRg59w

Plan your Visit

Slab City, a very interesting side trip: Meet the Former Angelenos Living in a Rent-Free, Ramshackle Desert "Town": Slab City

Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park

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Page from the Joshua Tree Mountain Vista Retreat Guestbook #3 #airbnb #guestbook #joshuatree #joshuatreemountainvista #jtmountainvista

I had no idea there were so many different kinds of bats in our desert area. Fascinating! https://www.desertusa.com/animals/bats.html

French TV show featuring the Hi Desert. Even if you don't understand French, the video is really interesting. Shared by Shari Elf. https://youtu.be/LJrrr_9N5BM

Joshua Tree National Park to be recognized for its dark nights and starry skies

Had a great group of guests staying at the Mountain Vista Retreat for the past two nights. They were a mom and her two daughters who go on photography trips together. This was shot from the front porch. Today they're on their way up to Death Valley. Looking forward to seeing more desert footage on their YouTube channel. https://youtube.com/channel/UC4g_6KDdv_2WVwTyAdYTUkw

Desert inspiration

Is Joshua Tree National Park being loved to death?

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Desert wildflowers gone wild! #joshuatree #wildflowers #flowers #desertbloom #joshuatreenationalpark #desert @ Joshua Tree National Park

JT desert bloom is exploding this year! #joshuatree #cactus #beavertail #hidesert #desertbloom #flowers

Best trip ever with a visit to Joshua Tree and a stay at a superhost vacation rental. #airbnbsuperhost #airbnbhomes #mounatinvistajt #rabbitrunjt #vacationjoshuatree #vacationrental #joshuatree

The Big Bloom bus tours! http://www.joshuatreegatewaycommunities.com/thebigbloom.html

Guide to things happening in the Joshua Tree area

Joshua Tree Gateway Communities http://www.joshuatreegatewaycommunities.com

Desert and Denim happening today! Workshops & cool stuff. http://desertanddenim.juniperridge.com

Local service that may be helpful for families.

California Official Visitor's Guide 2017

Just found out about Palm Spring Windmill tours. Has several 5 star reviews on Yelp. Looks like a fun, educational and unique experience. http://www.windmilltours.com THE ONLY TOUR THAT GOES INSIDE THE FENCES... The two hour tour includes... A full view behind the fence in an air conditioned luxury bus. Up close examination of the enormous and beautiful windmills. Walk through the implement yard and see the top of the windmill from the ground. The most knowledgeable and experienced guide in town. Visits to solar and natural gas facilities. The most delicious date shake in the valley.

"Myrtle" The World's Largest Desert Tortoise Statue Joshua Tree : California : USA World's largest Tortoise is located on the main drag of Joshua Tree California. Perhaps this largest is the tiniest of all "Largest" category. The sculpture is famous namely "Myrtle the Turtle".At first it was only a float, made of wood and wire framework with cement and plaster, and a thick enamel-type paint skin. Even the creator didn't know that this the largest tortoise sculpture in the wor...ld. The Sculpture was gifted to the Chamber of Commerce there, they were amazed to find out they had a World’s Largest. History Behind Myrtle "Myrtle the Turtle" started out as a concept in 1957, by Willis Keys and his wife, Guin.She suggested they enter a float in the next turtle race parade and asked Willis if he would build some kind of turtle on wheels that could be pulled by the two of them. They entered Myrtle in the Turtle Days Parade in Joshua Tree. Willis believes "Myrtle" was actually the second turtle float entered in any of Joshua Tree’s turtle race parades. When Willis dismantled "Myrtle" from the scooter he asked the Joshua Tree Chamber if they wanted her. The chamber agreed and this is how she became a permanent resident of Joshua Tree. She was then adopted by Howard Pierce, restored, and changed into her present-day form. One of Myrtle’s plaques records a dedication to Turtle Island and "Al Mackin, known as Mr. Turtle." The second plaque states "Donated to the Community of Joshua Tree by Howard Pierce in 1998.Therefore it was quite a hard work for the CCJT to find out the creator of this desert turtle, and and to reveal the story behind this significant road side attraction of the city. Location : 61622 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA, United States http://sightbywalk.blogspot.com//myrtle-worlds-largest-des

Parade of Homes is happening Sunday, Feb 19th.

Insider guide to the hi-desert http://almanacofstyle.com//insiders-guide-to-joshua-tree-/

Did you know? California has more national parks than any other state in the U.S. Of the country's 59 national parks, California has nine, followed by Alaska (eight), Utah (five), and Colorado (four).

Exploring the hi-desert

The Institute of Mentalphysics : A seeker and a famous son build a city in the High Desert

National park tips: At Joshua Tree, there's fun (and art) on the fringe

Check out the Sun Alley Shops and the Art Queen - home of the World Famous Crochet Museum! Lots of unique and fun gift and vintage shopping here.

Guests posing with the Metro at Rabbit Run

Weekend Jaunt: Joshua Tree National Park

LOST AND FOUND A Pilgrimage to the Desert Shrine of Noah Purifoy PHOTOGRAPHS BY LATOYA RUBY FRAZIER OCT. 26, 2016