Went to Joshua Tree over 10 years ago (I'm from the East). The highlight was the ranger interpretive Key's Ranch talk. Highly recommended. Key's View in the evening also a good choice.
Agreed on the Key's Ranch, Gerald! As you've seen, we're big fans of ranger talks, guided hikes and interpretative programs. They add so much to the experience! 👍 - Howard
There are actually three entrances to the Joshua Tree National Park. Cottonwood (south entrance), the (west entrance most popular and crowded) and the 29 Palms (east entrance) which typically doesn’t have a lot of traffic into the park.
Hi Julia! Great point! Although the 29 palms visitor center has been closed, so there isn't anywhere for folks to get info if they come that route..but definitely great for less traffic!
Highly recommend listening to Santana's Caravanserai while you are in the park. It really has such a sense of mysticism, and the music really adds to that. Had such a blast visiting, hope I can again one day in the future.
What a conundrum lol - all I know is they are both very unique succulents that store water. That stone man at 5:51 was so striking, and to me he looked like he was wearing a cone hat. Super cool NP and looks like a great place to visit and see first hand. The rocks are very beautiful as well. Did you have any difficulties finding a site large enough for your rv? Safe travels & hope the fur-girls are all doing well too.
Conundrum is a good word for it 😂 The rocks really are amazing! They look so smooth. We didn't end up camping here during this trip. We did have reservations at Jumbo Rocks that would have fit our RV just fine, but we had a schedule change and had to change them. The pups say hi! Scout was sworn in as a 'Bark Ranger' this weekend. Can't wait to share that video in a few weeks! ❤ -Katelyn
Good video...I appreciate the humorous banter...book Howard for the next show at the JTNP theatre... I'm thinking of nomading at MTNM (Mojave Trails Nat'l Monument)...JTNP does not permit dispersed camping - but there are dispersed camping sites near JTNP... Thanks for the experience...blessings...😊
my family will be at a wedding in san diego next april. we have limited time so the closest NP is JTree. we will only have a day. thank you so much for the video. super helpful.
Love to hear that! Joshua Tree is a great park for a single day to hit the highlights. Hope you'll continue on the journey with us for more places to explore. 👍 -Howard
I started watching you guys on RV unplugged. I heard you talking about your 51 parks in 51 weeks and so far. Have enjoyed it very much. Really enjoyed the Florida staff was never really a big fan of deserts but you’re turning me around and I’m starting to enjoy them also. Keep up the great work. Enjoy your videos a lot. Thanks from Wisconsin.
Sooooo beautiful! Joshua Tree is only two hours or so from us. Gotta go visit again, not seen it in years. Howard, don’t feel bad, I can’t tell the difference between Yucca and Joshua trees. One thing, I know, is that Yucca’s bloom in the spring, with long branch tufts. We actually have them around on the hillsides in Los Angeles and here in Orange County mountains. You are having the BEST TIME! Keep it up and stay safe, Love Ya, Virginia
Wowzers! These trees are amazing! I was just thinking that they looked like a cactus and a palm tree had a baby seconds before you mentioned them looking like a hybrid between the two. Love them. Definitely going on 'the list'. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful place. 💞 -Troy & Aimee
Haha that is too funny! Great minds! 😉 It really is like a perfect combo of the two 🌴🌵 so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️ Thanks for always watching guys 🥰 -Katelyn
It definitely goes against what you would think of desert, but they recently closed the park for a bit due to snow 😯 Very true!! Thanks so much for watching this one! ❤ -Katelyn
Wow, Michael, thanks so much! We put a lot of research and prep into each episode, so it means a lot to hear this from you! This National Parks tour is a dream come true for us and so glad we can share it with all of you. 👍 - Howard
@@NewstateNomads we are going to Joshua tree in two weeks and we will be watching your video many times! I am also confused by Yaka and Joshua tree… need to see them up close. I am a plant enthusiast. I hope to pick up a small mini Joshua tree for my yard. Not sure if they sell them? I realize they are protected
haha I've definitely carried spines into the truck and house by not checking my feet. The worst has been the goat heads I've accidently brought inside to then find later with my bare feet. Most people forget to carry pliers or a multitool with pliers to pull spines if you get them. It always shocks me how I can get cactus stuck to me and not even realize it till later, pulling them out is a different story though. Ouch
Because, while they are so cute and fuzzy looking, their burrs are incredibly pointy and painful! And many have fallen off and are just laying on the ground. I was wearing sandals, shooting video, not paying attention to where I was walking, got one stuck in my ankle, and I squealed! I thought I had been snakebitten! It was very prickly! Very painful 😅😢
Thanks so much, Sharon! So mainly, it's the park websites and the National Park Service App! The websites actually have a ton of information for each specific park and even their park map you can look over ahead of time. The National Park app has offline maps you can download and descriptions for trails too. We also use Roadtrippers & Wanderlog for planning as well! Hope that helps! Thank you so much for watching! -Katelyn
Thanks Katelyn! We’ll check into the two apps you mentioned. Have you ever used the RVLife suite? We tried it but it seems too complicated for our current needs. BTW, we’re going to Kennebunkport in June and getting the best lobster roll ever on your recommendation! Can’t wait! Sharon
Sharon, apologies I just started using the new filtering tool for replies to comments (before, we had no easy way to know that people continued the conversation in a comment thread!). We haven't used the RV life suite yet, but definitely familiar with the Roadpass/Campendium/Roadtrippers offering. Regardless of how you find travel info, using a tool like Wanderlog works great for us to collect it all and plan. 👍 -Howard
@@NewstateNomads thanks Howard! That’s very helpful. We loved watching you on RV Unplugged and were sorry you didn’t win. Really close finish though, and we’re happy you’re all friends! Sharon
Been there for 2 full days. IMO sunrise/sunset and night time joshua tree a much better time. Less people and beautiful landscape and not hot during summer.
Give the Joshua Tree a little water and it grows like a weed.. watch all the baby trees burst around one big one. Big you step on these small ones they can go right through your shoe and foot also. Want more Joshua's just water ever so little. and millions will burst from the ground.
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After the rain the desert comes alive. Lots of fun.
Went to Joshua Tree over 10 years ago (I'm from the East). The highlight was the ranger interpretive Key's Ranch talk. Highly recommended. Key's View in the evening also a good choice.
Agreed on the Key's Ranch, Gerald! As you've seen, we're big fans of ranger talks, guided hikes and interpretative programs. They add so much to the experience! 👍 - Howard
After all the rain we've had, Barker Dam should be full, making it an awesome stop on any trip to Joshua Tree.
There are actually three entrances to the Joshua Tree National Park. Cottonwood (south entrance), the (west entrance most popular and crowded) and the 29 Palms (east entrance) which typically doesn’t have a lot of traffic into the park.
Hi Julia! Great point! Although the 29 palms visitor center has been closed, so there isn't anywhere for folks to get info if they come that route..but definitely great for less traffic!
29 palms yikes.
Highly recommend listening to Santana's Caravanserai while you are in the park. It really has such a sense of mysticism, and the music really adds to that. Had such a blast visiting, hope I can again one day in the future.
What a conundrum lol - all I know is they are both very unique succulents that store water. That stone man at 5:51 was so striking, and to me he looked like he was wearing a cone hat. Super cool NP and looks like a great place to visit and see first hand. The rocks are very beautiful as well. Did you have any difficulties finding a site large enough for your rv? Safe travels & hope the fur-girls are all doing well too.
Conundrum is a good word for it 😂 The rocks really are amazing! They look so smooth. We didn't end up camping here during this trip. We did have reservations at Jumbo Rocks that would have fit our RV just fine, but we had a schedule change and had to change them. The pups say hi! Scout was sworn in as a 'Bark Ranger' this weekend. Can't wait to share that video in a few weeks! ❤ -Katelyn
Good video...I appreciate the humorous banter...book Howard for the next show at the JTNP theatre...
I'm thinking of nomading at MTNM (Mojave Trails Nat'l Monument)...JTNP does not permit dispersed camping - but there are dispersed camping sites near JTNP...
Thanks for the experience...blessings...😊
my family will be at a wedding in san diego next april. we have limited time so the closest NP is JTree. we will only have a day. thank you so much for the video. super helpful.
Love to hear that! Joshua Tree is a great park for a single day to hit the highlights. Hope you'll continue on the journey with us for more places to explore. 👍 -Howard
I’m really enjoying this series of videos. I hope your viewership grows because this are doing a great job
Thank you SO much, Laurel!! ❤
Thanks kids for the video!!!
I started watching you guys on RV unplugged. I heard you talking about your 51 parks in 51 weeks and so far. Have enjoyed it very much. Really enjoyed the Florida staff was never really a big fan of deserts but you’re turning me around and I’m starting to enjoy them also. Keep up the great work. Enjoy your videos a lot. Thanks from Wisconsin.
Tough chick wearing sandals in the cholla garden - ah ha ha! Cholla can give you a flat tire. Ask me how. Love J. Tree! Awesome video in every way!
We’ve been there and so cool! Thanks for sharing your adventures!
Sooooo beautiful! Joshua Tree is only two hours or so from us. Gotta go visit again, not seen it in years. Howard, don’t feel bad, I can’t tell the difference between Yucca and Joshua trees. One thing, I know, is that Yucca’s bloom in the spring, with long branch tufts. We actually have them around on the hillsides in Los Angeles and here in Orange County mountains. You are having the BEST TIME! Keep it up and stay safe, Love Ya, Virginia
Wowzers! These trees are amazing! I was just thinking that they looked like a cactus and a palm tree had a baby seconds before you mentioned them looking like a hybrid between the two. Love them. Definitely going on 'the list'. Thanks so much for sharing this beautiful place. 💞
-Troy & Aimee
Haha that is too funny! Great minds! 😉 It really is like a perfect combo of the two 🌴🌵 so glad you enjoyed it! ❤️ Thanks for always watching guys 🥰 -Katelyn
This is one of the parks I’ve always wanted to visit. The yucca struggle is real, though!
Thanks for another Great National Park video! Looking forward to your a Death Valley video.
You're quite welcome! 😍I am really excited about the Death Valley video! It's going to be a GREAT one! -Katelyn
Just assumed it would be warm there year round, great part of RV'ing is usually have most of what you need along. Another great video, thanks!
It definitely goes against what you would think of desert, but they recently closed the park for a bit due to snow 😯 Very true!! Thanks so much for watching this one! ❤ -Katelyn
Just an FYI. If your military active or retired the campground at 29 palms marine corps base is pretty good an really close
We loved our trip to Joshua Tree NP! Just got back, brrr, but beautiful! 🌵🌴🏜️
Best videos of parks I have seen on RUclips. You folks do your homework don’t just babble
Wow, Michael, thanks so much! We put a lot of research and prep into each episode, so it means a lot to hear this from you! This National Parks tour is a dream come true for us and so glad we can share it with all of you. 👍 - Howard
@@NewstateNomads we are going to Joshua tree in two weeks and we will be watching your video many times!
I am also confused by Yaka and Joshua tree… need to see them up close. I am a plant enthusiast. I hope to pick up a small mini Joshua tree for my yard. Not sure if they sell them? I realize they are protected
We been there 2 times some nice hiking we was there in February the last time great video
Definitely a great park for hiking! Thanks so much, Joe! -Katelyn
Awww… you guys were in our neck of the woods! Well same state…at least…you guys really need to do meetup…love ya guys …keep on trucking 😊❤
Cool landscape!!!
Right!? So unique!! 😍🙌
Howard you make me laugh out loud~
I sure enJOY your adventures~
Keep it up
Give the puggles a hug for me please 😊
Hi Amy! He definitely keeps me laughing too 😂 thank you so much! The puggles say hi and hugs back! ♥♥😍
@@NewstateNomads hahaha! You two are just adorable and your laugh makes me laugh ~ 😊
Thanks for the puggles hug 🤗
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haha I've definitely carried spines into the truck and house by not checking my feet. The worst has been the goat heads I've accidently brought inside to then find later with my bare feet. Most people forget to carry pliers or a multitool with pliers to pull spines if you get them. It always shocks me how I can get cactus stuck to me and not even realize it till later, pulling them out is a different story though. Ouch
Why check sandals after visiting Cholla garden? Not obvious for overseas visitors!
Because, while they are so cute and fuzzy looking, their burrs are incredibly pointy and painful! And many have fallen off and are just laying on the ground. I was wearing sandals, shooting video, not paying attention to where I was walking, got one stuck in my ankle, and I squealed! I thought I had been snakebitten! It was very prickly! Very painful 😅😢
The Joshua trees or Yucca trees or whatever 😂are neat looking for sure. Sleep well Howard 😂
Hahaha, I think he's still pondering.... 😂
Hello my name is Richard. Are you going to do a review of your vista Npf and how it's performing so far
you are a lucky man Howard... Katelyn is gorgeous and man o man she sure has some cake lol
Awesome. Thanks
Loving this series of NP visits! Can you share what travel app(s) you’re using to plan your trips? Thanks and keep all this great information coming!
Thanks so much, Sharon! So mainly, it's the park websites and the National Park Service App! The websites actually have a ton of information for each specific park and even their park map you can look over ahead of time. The National Park app has offline maps you can download and descriptions for trails too. We also use Roadtrippers & Wanderlog for planning as well! Hope that helps! Thank you so much for watching! -Katelyn
Thanks Katelyn! We’ll check into the two apps you mentioned. Have you ever used the RVLife suite? We tried it but it seems too complicated for our current needs.
BTW, we’re going to Kennebunkport in June and getting the best lobster roll ever on your recommendation! Can’t wait!
Sharon
Sharon, apologies I just started using the new filtering tool for replies to comments (before, we had no easy way to know that people continued the conversation in a comment thread!). We haven't used the RV life suite yet, but definitely familiar with the Roadpass/Campendium/Roadtrippers offering. Regardless of how you find travel info, using a tool like Wanderlog works great for us to collect it all and plan. 👍 -Howard
@@NewstateNomads thanks Howard! That’s very helpful. We loved watching you on RV Unplugged and were sorry you didn’t win. Really close finish though, and we’re happy you’re all friends!
Sharon
Been there for 2 full days. IMO sunrise/sunset and night time joshua tree a much better time. Less people and beautiful landscape and not hot during summer.
Joshua tree or Yucca is about like palm tree or palmetto tree. I can’t hardly tell them apart either
Haha, that's a GREAT point. Another rather confusing plant 😂 -Katelyn
I live in yucca valley 👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
pullman nat park, newest, are you going there?
Give the Joshua Tree a little water and it grows like a weed.. watch all the baby trees burst around one big one. Big you step on these small ones they can go right through your shoe and foot also.
Want more Joshua's just water ever so little. and millions will burst from the ground.
That’s wild!
They only groq to bex150 years. 400 years is out of the question.
You know majority of missing people vanish in National Parks. (Missing 411)
Those rocks look like they’re begging for kids to scramble up them!
Chemicals are thick ..glad to see our tax money well at work!
Just an FYI. If your military active or retired the campground at 29 palms marine corps base is pretty good an really close