Explore Pioneertown: A Wild West Adventure Near Joshua Tree
Did you know that there is an adorable old-timey town just outside of Joshua Tree? Pioneertown Joshua Tree is located in Yucca Valley, just a stone’s throw from the national park and is an easy drive from Palm Springs. From Joshua Tree, it’s about a 20-minute drive to Pioneertown and from Palm Desert, it’s about 50 minutes. When I first heard about this little town, I couldn’t wait to bust out my best wild wild west clothing and head on over for some cute photo ops, delicious food and a Wild West gun fight. What is Pioneertown Joshua Tree? Pioneertown is a 1880’s themed town that was designed as a…
Best Joshua Tree Hotels for Your Desert Getaway
I’ve been dreaming about a trip to Joshua Tree now that the weather is cooling off. Summer in the desert can be brutal, but once fall rolls around, it’s the perfect time to pack a bag and head for wide-open skies, funky desert towns, and some of the most surreal landscapes you’ll ever see. I’ll cover the best Joshua Tree hotels in this post, but there are also some amazing Joshua Tree campgrounds if you prefer to sleep under the stars. If you’re planning a trip to Joshua Tree, it helps to know when to go. Peak season in Joshua Tree runs from October through May, when daytime temperatures are…
Jumbo Rocks Campground: A Joshua Tree Gem
It wasn’t until AFTER we bought a motorhome, that I realized between all three kids’ various sports, we would likely never be able to use it. Bound and determined to prove myself wrong, I picked a weekend in March and start scouring various campgrounds to get in a quick weekend getaway. When I scored a cancellation at Jumbo Rocks campground, I was stoked! We had never been to Joshua Tree before, and this campground was listed as one of the best campgrounds in Joshua Tree. With all the boulders, this particular campground stood out to me as one the kids would have a blast at. I was right. As soon…
