Joshua Tree national park self-driving audio tour

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Sijainti: Joshua Tree

Kesto: 3 tuntia–4 tuntia

Kieli: English

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Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of Joshua Tree National Park with a self-guided driving tour
Hear about the high stakes world of gold prospecting, cattle rustling, and double-crossing
Find all the best spots for hiking, bouldering, and stargazing in the park
Learn about the fascinating desert animals you might spot, like the roadrunner, coyote, and desert tortoise

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This self-guided driving tour begins at the Joshua Tree Visitor Center and follows the park road through this one-of-a-kind national park. As you leave civilization behind, hear about the Cahuilla tribe who once called this place home and get your introduction to Jim McHaney, who terrorized the townsfolk with his band of ruffians.

Then, of course, you'll see the eponymous Joshua trees themselves. Get the facts on why they look like they do and what the early Mormon pioneers thought they meant.

Continue on to a hiking trail that leads you to one of the park’s strangest sights: a bunch of rocks with cryptic spiritual inscriptions on them, left by an odd recluse almost 100 years ago. Discover some of the wildlife, from the pint-sized roadrunner to the elusive bighorn sheep.

After that, head down to Lost Horse Valley and hear the dramatic tale of how it got its name. It involves horse theft, a risky move, and a tense encounter with the McHaney Gang. Beyond this valley, Keys Point awaits, the most popular vista point in the park, where visitors and locals flock to catch the sunset.

Up next, swing by the ominous Skull Rock and get a chance to visit some old, abandoned mines in Queen Valley. Then, head to an observatory that’s perfect for stargazing and end up in the Oasis Visitor Center.

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Know in advance:

This is a self-guided tour, no guide will accompany you. This tour provides a live GPS map on your smartphone, audio narration, written text explanations, and suggested stops
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow the instructions to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
This tour is valid for an entire year from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips

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