#joshua-tree

#joshua-tree

In honor of National Public Lands Day, all national parks will be free to visit on Saturday, Sept. 27. This can save you as much as $50 entry fee at many places. However, they're really popular, so I highly recommend you plan to arrive at dawn. It will be cooler and the crowds will still be waking up. When the park starts getting crowded, you can take a break and eat your picnic you've brought, or head on out.

"As a Joshua Tree local, we all know the best entrance is the Twentynine Palms entrance. ... It's the part of the park that looks the most like it's a different planet," said Benjamin Uyeda, a co-founder and designer of the hotel who has lived in the area since 2017.

Panorama Villas by Fieldtrip is a luxurious desert hospitality compound featuring five custom-built villas, each equipped with a private heated pool and hot tub.

The lightweight and breathable design of the Salomon X Ultra 5 shoes ensured I experienced no foot pain, making my nine-mile hike feel effortless even on challenging terrain.