Nearest {0} Airport:
Palm Springs at 45 Miles
Nearest {0} Motorway:
Hwy 62 and Quail Springs Road to National Park at 2 Miles
Car:
necessary
The junction of Interstate 10 and Highway 62 north near Palm Springs brings you to the Mojave desert where you will find Morongo Valley, Pioneer Town, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, 29 Palms, the Marine Base and Joshua Tree National Park. Joshua Tree hosts art and music festivals through out the year. Quail Springs Road takes you up the hill to the 'Highlands' and the west entrance of the national park. You can mountain bike through the park on back roads to 29 Palms. Stop by the visitor center, see the exhibits and ask for the park map and seasonal information guide. Rangers host walks and interpretive programs on a variety of subjects including, birds, wildflowers, desert tortoise endangered species, trails, star gazing, earthquake faults, early history and native tribes. Tours are available to the historic Desert Queen Ranch. Check your seasonal guide for scheduled dates and time. Visitors will enjoy stargazing on clear nights and there are spectacular meteor showers in August.