Christina was stellar. I met her outside Joshua Tree and followed her into an amazing place that…read morewas off the map. It was a magical area and Christina quickly assessed my knowledge and interest and tailored the tour accordingly. Subsequent days in the park and general area have been enhanced greatly by this experience. Christina is also a top notch mindful human being and I was bettered by spending time with her. Highly recommend booking a tour with her if you plan on spending time at Joshua Tree.

Beware! We were excited to do Christines class, but she cancelled the day before. All good, but we…read moreobviously wanted a refund. Then at 9pm she said it was back on, but won't be great because she wasn't feeling great. Again, we asked for a refund as we didn't know what was going on at that point. But Christine ignored us! She never gave us a refund and we never heard back from her. Beware - I wouldn't give her a dime.

Hollis was an incredible desert guide! She communicated well prior to the hike, arrive early and…read morelead such an informational hike. Her wealth of knowledge about rocks, plants and animals was impressive. Her passion for desert life shined through all morning long. We will book her again!

What not to enjoy! From the get go, so informative about flora and fauna and desert animals. Our 2…read morehour guided hike was so informational. Hollis made our first visit to Joshua Tree a great memory. Would highly recommend!

The tour was so much more than we expected. We are locals and didn't think there was anything new…read morewe could learn about our town but we were totally wrong. We experienced a new restaurant as well as learned so much history about the places we went to. We also made new friends with some of the other people taking the same tour which is always a benefit! Definitely recommend!

Palm Springs Old and new!…read more The MAGIC CART RIDE is such a fun activity for tourists and locals alike. I'm a long-time local, but I still have so much to see and learn. I work with many tourists who ask me about great activities and this is the top on my list. Donnie and Kathy (the tour guides) are so much fun- taking us through the history of Palm Springs, while pointing out the newer details about the area. History, culture, art, food, what more can we ask for? They kept us hydrated and filled with beverages, water, food and even a nifty gift bag. This tour is small and intimate, with only 6 guests, so everyone has a chance to ask questions and absorb! The tour includes several stops featuring cocktails, mocktails and food while you enjoy the experience. Some of our stops included several popular and my personal choices, Eight Four Nine and Crudo. We were treated to Crudo's pistachio lime cocktail - perfect beverage to feel relaxation at its finest! These may be on your tour, or there will be other wonderful places. Best to even take the tour again, in case you missed something! I don't want to give much more away so just trust me and make your reservation now. It's truly memorable and magical!

Tiffany was a great guide. The museum is a must see if you are anywhere near Desert Hot Springs…read more The gift shop is nice with quality gifts.

Despite my frequent visits to Desert Hot Springs, I was unable to explore this museum due to…read morelimited tour schedule. Guided tour times for the main season (October 1 - May 23): 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Friday. * During the summer (May 27 - September 30): guided tours at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday. I slept until 12pm check out time at nearby hotel and slowly made my way here. Upon entering the trading post to purchase ticket, a gentleman offered me a guided tour, which was to commence in 10 minutes. Though it wasn't in my plan but I eagerly accepted, and we began. Turned out, it became one of the highlight of my trip! Located at above sea The tour started in a small room with public exhibitions providing an introduction to Cabot Yerxa's life, including his discovery of water in the desert with the aid of his Native American friend. As we progressed, I gained a deeper understanding of Cabot's diverse talents as an adventurer, pioneer, and self-made artist, writer, and photographer. The Pueblo house, constructed from entirely recycled materials, showcased his resourcefulness, with each door and window uniquely crafted. Cabot's decision to relocate to Desert Hot Springs was motivated by an offer of 60 acres of land for homesteading. The guided tour provided an intimate perspective, allowing us to step back in time and observe the lives of Cabot and his family. I found myself pondering the type of woman who could complement a man of Cabot's character, and it was revealed that his second wife, whom he met at 60, shared similar interests and assisted him in giving museum tours. in return , he built a room on the 2nd floor for her comfort, it has. Bathtubs , he jokingly said that's probably the only thing that's mail ordered in this house

Outstanding! The two Rons really showed us a good time. We had so much fun and it's now a terrific…read morememory for a lifetime.

From the owner: We offer small group Guided Tours inside Joshua Tree National Park on Electric 2x2 Motorbikes, on…read morethese you do NOT need a motorcycle license, but they do require a regular driver's license and you need to be 21 yo (18 with a guardian) and prior 2 wheel riding experience of course. We also offer guided tours on motorcycles to various destinations on the greater Palm Springs area these all require a motorcycle license of course.

This is a cute little mini museum; but not a museum with a lot of history or diarama's…read more This museum includes a jam packed display of crochet pieces in an old photo developing booth. Admission is free and visiting is really so novel. I do crochet, and do a lot of other creative crafts and was so excited for my nerdy heart to visit the museum. If you visit their website you will also see that it's the "museum seen around the world" with photos of it popping up in airports around the world because it was featured in and HSBC advertisement. So if you like to create, or you like unique roadside attractions, be sure to visit The World Famous Crochet Musuem. The cool thing too, there are other things to see and shop at the same location in Joshua Tree. The area is really neat, and a place to add to your bucket list.

When you are in the middle of the desert, you never know what quirky and unique places you might…read moreencounter. I spent my birthday here in Joshua Tree and when I travel I often look up places to visit which are unusual for the area. This little place popped up and I knew I had to visit. This is an old converted drive thru Fotomat kiosk like they used to have that was deserted and sat on the highway for many years before it was moved and transformed into this museum. It houses a large and uncounted collection of colorful crochet items. Shari Elf is the artist and has collected all these whimsical pieces. From animals, dolls, food and other characters there is a lot to take in. It is very eclectic and cute. Shari is known as the "Art Queen" and she also has a gallery of art. She asks you not to touch, just look. Donations are accepted via Venmo. This area also houses other small businesses worth exploring.

Outdoor museum, dedicated to showing the work of Noah Purifoy, a late 20th century LA artist who…read morespent the last years of his life on this property, making sculptures out of recycled everyday materials. His workshop and living trailer are still there, surrounded by his artwork. The grounds are unfenced, and there is a dedicated parking area on both side of the dirt ride, towards the West part of the exhibit (coming from the East, important to keep going until you see a small parking area on the south part of the road...otherwise, you will be parking on private property.) You can get up close and personal, and touch whatever you like (since it's part of how the exhibit's age). But it can also be dangerous, with many pokey and sharp things, so need to watch out while wandering. Art is a subjective thing, and I would not have guessed that I would have enjoyed his exhibit as much as I did (especiallyl the exhibits involving bowling balls and/or toilets as the main materials). But as I continued to look at his pieces, kept wondering 'What was he thinking?....How did he envision this would look 20 years after creation, as the desert enveloped?', both from an overall macro level, but also from a detailed, day-to-day accomplishment perspective. The setting of the desert is as integral as the recycled material itself. And I couldn't help but think...'is this what a end-of-the-world scenario would look like?'. And as certain parts of the exhibit degrades, will the foundation fix it...or is that the natural progression of his art? There is a handout near the entrance that tells the fascinating story of the artist's life. It's well worth reading.

This place is awesome! It's an outdoor art gallery of large sculptures and installations out in…read morethe middle of the desert. You have to drive out a little, but it's located in a neighborhood with a couple houses so close by, there are signs telling you it's private property. You can spend quite some time out here, immersing yourself in the artwork. My favorite is the toilet temple. It's built out of toilets, and you can walk through the archway made out of toilets. There are multiple structures built that you can walk through and feel as though you are walking through a place that is forbidden, including a shack, complete with bed and clothes hanging on a line. The artwork spans decades. He's a prolific artist. The majority of the sculptures have cables holding them down, so you have to be careful not to trip on them accidentally when walking up close, I'd you're not paying attention. I highly recommend visiting this place. Admission is free! Parking: Plenty of free designated parking.

April 2022 Key things to know for and before tour…read more Reservations are needed in advance purchase online Recreation.gov Tours are typically offered May to October Weather was the perfect day of our tour. 30.00 day entry or $80.00 a year unlimited for a year to National Parks I wore a hat to shield from the sun and wore layers as I was hiking that day besides the tour. Sun screen a bottle of water. After visiting Joshua Tree, I began reading about the history throughout this entire National Park. I felt like a 5 year old in a candy story. Lol ! I began planning trips to experience something different each visit. There are so many hidden treasures within Joshua Tree National Park. My key interest was Bill Keys, and how did he survive in the True Wild West . A ranger-led tour and learn about the cultural history of Keys Ranch. Topics may include Native American history, mining, ranching, homesteading, the Keys family, and the site's transition into a protected historical site. You will see all the 'Precious' junk laid down on the yard and understand how the many settlers live their life. Mr. Keys was very entrepreneurial and saw how tenacious he was. Truly amazing Tour, our tour guide was awesome. we asked so many questions. He was so full of exciting information. Although things have changed throughout the years to maintain what remains. , none the less a tour to try. Out of curiosity, I wonder how long they will maintain it. In the 1960s, several Disney movies for television were filmed here. Keys even played the role of a prospector in "The Wild Burro of the West." A cheesy horror film, "The Hills Have Eyes," was also filmed here.

Get ready for a bouncy ride as you follow the dirt road past shrubs, tall grass and strange rock…read moreformations along the way to Keys Ranch. We did this tour after our rock climbing experience. But in hindsight, we should have done it on another day since it's in such a remote section of the park. The only way to see this spot is by a ranger-guided tour at specific times. We had a 1 PM reservation, which allowed us just 1 hour to get there. The good news is we made it in time with 10 seconds to spare due to my "efficient driving." But why make a trip here? In short, it's all about the wild history of this land. A place of outlaws and wild west living. You can't help but wonder what it was like for anyone to live in such a remote place especially back in the early 1900's. Keys Ranch was built in 1910 and the residence of Bill and Frances Keys along with their children for over 60 years. Having first moved to the desert in search of gold, Bill started this ranch as he built up a life for himself with mining and ranching. Our guide showed us around the place, which hasn't changed much since Bill died. A major highlight of the tour was hearing all of the stories, especially about the clash of worlds for Bill's wife Frances, who came from a well-to-do family in Pasadena. She came here for the adventure and I can't think of a spot further away from high society Pasadena. Most notable though was Bill's wild shoot out that sounds more like a spaghetti western movie. During a dispute over the Wall Street Mill, Bill shot and killed a guy named Worth Bagley. He just happened to be a former sheriff's deputy. Bill was found guilty of murder and sentenced to nine years at San Quentin State Prison. Talk about neighborhood drama. Check out the park's website for additional information on visiting Keys Ranch. Keys Ranch tours cost $10 per person aged 12 and over and $5 for children 6 to 11. Children under six are admitted free. Advance reservations are required for all visitors.

Quail Springs is a small picnic and day-use area located along Park Boulevard. It is the first…read morepicnic area you see after entering from the west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park. The picnic area has 8 tables, pit toilets, and fire pits with grills. It's a popular spot for rock climbers because of the large rock formations with a lot of cracks in them. If you want to hike, Quail Springs Trail starts at the Quail Springs Picnic Area and gives you a nice perspective of the park.

First taste of Joshua Tree…read more Quail Springs is the first real stop to your right after entering Joshua Tree National Park from the west entrance. Drive about 6 miles and you'll see the Quail Springs sign. It was our first taste of the park when we first visited in July 2014. The closest entrance to this area is through Joshua Tree Visitor Center. This second visit Quail Springs was our last stop as we entered through Cottonwood Visitor Center (located south of Twentynine Palms Highway on Park Boulevard). This is a day use only picnic area with picnic tables and BBQ grills for use. We didn't hike any of the trails but enjoyed scenic views from the top of some of the low laying boulders. The big boulders around makes it a picturesque scene against the blue skies. Very pretty. The parking area is paved and there are also restrooms here. Review #1537

This was mind blowing Okurrrrr... Let me tell you why!…read more Meeting at On the Mark Palm Springs and making purchases that you KNOW you can't get anywhere else in the valley! Walking around the Movie Colony (vicinity) and burning the calories you JUST KNOW you'll be consuming later. Listening to Kelly's obscene amount of knowledge 's! He's ON IT for real, I know this because he answered every random history question I had and guess what his answers were SPOT ON (because this girl does her homework)!! Each restaurant was carefully selected due to mouth watering and succulent menu items and signature cocktails with the BEST AMBIANCE! Kelly put a lot of thought into each morsel we devoured. I'm incredibly appreciative because we just LOVE food! We loved meeting the owners, hearing the start up history about each spot and the people we met on our tour! All in all I encourage everyone to try this, there's a ton of food, it's DELICIOUS, the ambiance is AMAZING, the tour is FUN, your tummy... brain and eyes will be forever thankful and impressed. Just do EEETTTT !

Awesome Tour, Such exquisite food and spirits! We began at " On The Mark with wine and samples of…read morecheese then on to Albrije which was my favorite! Then on to the walking tour of the movie colony, Then a relaxing time at The restaurant " 849 " which has some great historical background, The food was so delicious, then on to Truss & Twine and The workshop, this was a fantastic way to treat ourselves on a date, experience all 5 places, Kelly our tour guide made it a memorable experience. Thank you, we will be doing this again very soon! The Womble's