Joshua Tree National Park in summer

[@wanderingoutyonder]

We were here a few years back! It is unlike no other place we have seen - simply stunning! Thank you!

[@potatothorn]

glad i could bring you back this way

[@pollyalamode]

Thanks for putting in the reference photos from a different time of year, wow big difference for sure.

[@potatothorn]

i thought some one might appreciate that.. .they look like dead sticks in summer/ glad you like it thanks so much for commenting!

[@WanderingwithWatto]

Cool place looks like a great place to wander. 👍🏻.

[@potatothorn]

it is one of the more perfect places to just plain wander about But you do need to keep your bearings in mind/ a lot of similar terrain and small hills to confuse you!

[@edhaynes4107]

Looks really nice. I also enjoyed the still photos.

[@potatothorn]

glad you like it// we like it warm and So Nice to be in JT with very few others

[@AmericasParks]

Brave man... visiting JT in the summer! We did the same in 2018 and basically (like you) had the place to ourselves. Wow, interesting experience regarding the bees. Beautiful place!

[@potatothorn]

funny to us it was actually really nice weather, a good 15-20 degrees cooler than our spots around death valley! /bees sure were a hassle but did not diminish our great time

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

We enjoyed the tour, Thorn. We spend two months each winter in Twentynine Palms so are familiar with the park. Lots of fun things to do and see and most of the crowd won't go more than a mile off road. Looks like you hit quite a few cool spots.

[@potatothorn]

glad you like it, we had not been in awhile was good to be back

[@20robertang]

Beautiful place as always, I can’t wait getting out there in a few weeks. Thanks for reminding me with this awesome video.

[@potatothorn]

Excellent! have a great time glad you like it

[@BeautyHasBeenX]

Hey looks such a beautiful place , love from the uk😊

[@potatothorn]

glad you like it thanks!

[@TomandJulieMineExploring]

I forgot to mention a good book on Joshua Tree if you don't already have it. 'On Foot in Joshua Tree National Park' a comprehensive hiking guide by Patty Furbush. Good stuff!

[@potatothorn]

too funny that is the one book on JT i own

[@BackpackingWithJason]

Cool area. Around the picnic areas, can you camp around there? Nature is so amazing. Cool video

[@potatothorn]

you can not camp right there, but there are campgrounds not far away- AND you can backpack nearly anywhere in the Park, just hike a mile from the road and you are good to go in most places! you basically just fill out a form and leave a tag on your car, permits are super easy...

[@QueenJaneway]

Thank you. As a Swede who is not that familiar with heat like this I'm nervous about going in summer. But it's the only vacation option we have and really want to visit! Very good tip to stay in the car and go out in small portions lol. Also planning on doing light hiking before 11 am or so.

[@potatothorn]

carry a lot of ice and wet yourself with a cool washcloth is our favorite thing to do... hiking early is a good idea.. hiking after 530pm is nice too but be sure to take a lamp. glad i could help, have a great trip!

[@QueenJaneway]

@@potatothorn thank you! Would you carry the ice in like a cooler or so? The washcloth idea is great, I even have one from Japan that is very useful. I suppose you could buy a cheap lamp/flashlight somewhere?

[@potatothorn]

@@QueenJaneway there are some camping supply stores in the area but they wont be cheap- try and get a headlamp online or near your home and take it along for sure .. yes we have a good cooler to keep ice in but if you are only flying in and going for the few days.. you can buy a cheap cooler at a wal mart or similar store when you arrive for $20-30. get like 20-30 lbs ice for the weekend .... being able to take a piece of ice and rub it on your head when it is hot is so so nice....

[@QueenJaneway]

@@potatothorn this is so helpful, thanks again! A headlamp isnt that big so I can probably bring that overseas.

[@randomnezz7484]

How did it turn our for you? I am heading out there in the summer too and very worried about the heat!

[@sonofamountain2862]

Love that place I haven’t been there since I hiked up Quail mountain in 2019. I really want to do the riding and hiking trail that runs across the entire park.

[@potatothorn]

that would be a fun hike... i'd like to backpack out into pinto basin sometime ... such a great Park glad i made it back finally

[@SDPosse619]

What month did you do? Any tips for hiking in the summer heat when it’s near 100 degrees?

[@potatothorn]

this was July. Carry a gallon of water. Carry a rag you can wet and wipe yourself off with. Do Not Go Far especially if you are not acclimated to being in the heat. 1 mile or less to start. spend a day in 100F doing nothing and see how that feels. I have gone for 3-4 mile relatively flat hikes in 100-105 without problems but above 105F it gets dangerous. Big White Shirt to cover yourself with and a good thick hat. A lot of materials that seem sun proof in 80 degree weather will not protect you from UV in 100+ weather.... good luck!

[@nothingextra10]

СУПЕР! WOW Stay connect, WELCOME 🤝🔔

[@potatothorn]

glad you like it!