Book Description

Fantastical Joshua trees. Otherworldly flora. Unforgettable music legends. Distinctly American culture. Wild Western history. Ancient civilizations. Incredible geology. A gorgeous mountain-desert palette. An expansive backcountry paradise. California fan palm oases. Hearty prehistoric creatures. Photo ops for days… Lazy Hiking: Joshua Tree National Park has: Over 40 trails to explore it all! Maps galore Helpful trail kit checklist Dreams as big as the deserts themselves and aspirations as many as the shapes in the rocks draw visitors in droves to Joshua Tree National Park. Some come for the day and some come for longer stays, many with hopes of uncovering the area’s unique majesty unfolding along the park’s trails. But missing out on a great little adventure can be as much of a bummer as getting into an undertaking that’s way over your head. Lazy Hiking: Joshua Tree National Park bridges that gap with easy-to-find and easy-to-conquer hikes which deliver big on Joshua Tree scenery, sights, and fun. With Lazy Hiking: Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll know when you’re a few steps away from that cool feature that you’ve seen in all the pictures, and you’ll discover the amazing history and wild stories that make Joshua Tree a truly one-of-a-kind place. It’s a great way to enhance your park adventure, and add meaning to the destinations you visit. Whether you’re going solo or making it an all-ages trip, Lazy Hiking: Joshua Tree National Park helps you select the perfect adventures for your state of mind, your physical capabilities, and your crew. The hikes in this stress-free, easy-to-use guidebook are broken down by geographical area, and then by difficulty rating, with specially-marked “Lazy Favorite” hikes. Get ready to explore: Black Rock Canyon Indian Cove & West Entrance Area Central Joshua Tree Keys View Area Oasis & North Entrance Area Cottonwood & South Entrance Area In Lazy Hiking: Joshua Tree National Park, you’ll get to know all the best spots like: Skull Rock Arch Rock & Heart Rock Cap Rock Desert Queen Mine Lost Horse Mine Wall Street Mill Barker Dam Cottonwood Spring Oasis Fortynine Palms Oasis Ryan Ranch Discovery Trail Indian Cove Nature Trail …and many, many more! Joshua Tree National Park has a deeply captivating history, with incredible flora and fauna in an absolutely gorgeous landscape. These wonders and so much more are just a few footsteps away for most park visitors. It’s a great pleasure to show you how to easily enjoy them. So come on, let’s go lazy hiking...