Joshua Tree, two nights

Spring or fall — summer is dangerous and winter nights freeze. Book campsites early, carry a gallon of water per person per day.

1. Hidden Valley loop

   A mile, big boulders, a great first stop.

   Diego did it 29 Mar

2. Sunrise at Keys View

   The whole Coachella Valley and the San Andreas Fault.

   Diego did it 29 Mar

   Keys View
3. Skull Rock

   It does look like a skull.

   Diego did it 30 Mar

   Skull Rock
4. Cholla Cactus Garden at golden hour

   Look, don't touch. They jump. They really do.

   Diego did it 31 Mar

   Cholla Cactus Garden
5. Arch Rock

   A short walk from White Tank campground.

6. Stars from Jumbo Rocks

   Dark-sky park. Turn off your headlamp and wait five minutes.

   Diego did it 30 Mar

7. Dinner at Pappy & Harriet's

   Pioneertown. Barbecue and live music.

   Diego did it 29 Mar

   Pappy & Harriet's
8. A date shake on the way home

   Shields in Indio. It's a milkshake with dates in it. Trust me.

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Kasia Zielińska7 Apr

The jumping cholla got a full minute of laughter from my class. Thank you.

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