Joshua Tree NP

California’s Joshua Tree National Park is one of my favorite places. Having photographed there regularly from 2007-2021, I can say without a doubt that many of the photo opportunities in the park are incredible. And there are so many other activities awaiting you there. The rock climbing encompasses routes of all levels of difficulty and is considered world-class. There’s also camping, hiking (with the extremely small chance of getting lost and never being heard from again), bird watching, strange plants to identify, wild animals to see (if you are patient and watch carefully), beautiful sunrises and sunsets, an interesting history, amazing geology, and a night sky that will dazzle you with stars. What more could an outdoor enthusiast ask for?