Joshua Tree is on the map as the perfect getaway to do just that- get away. There’s nothing but desert and hiking trails, so essentially a trendy call of the wild. It sits between the Mojave Desert and the Colorado Desert and is named for the yucca tree that, in my mind, resembles something out of a Dr. Seuss book. There are a few things to know, but most important to note is that this is a place you go to explore and commune with nature.

Joshua Tree is an interesting place that I would say is all about exploration. Most of your activities will be outdoors and more or less just things to see and take in. You won’t find very typical vacation activities here, so my suggestion is to be open minded going into the trip about what you’ll be able to do. Get into the peculiar art culture, hike a trail or two, or experience a hypnotic sound bath.