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    Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles

    January 1, 2024 /

    Replace bustling traffic and city lights with tranquil desert scenery where the Milky Way lights the night sky and where your biggest roadblock is a desert tortoise crossing. A road trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles is the perfect day trip, weekend getaway, or full-week vacation! From scenic drives and wildlife viewing to hiking up peaks or strolling among the boulders, Joshua Tree National Park offers exploration opportunities for all. With the abundant wildlife, native and recent history, unique geology, and breathtaking landscapes it’s no wonder Joshua Tree National Park is a bucket list destination for many. Where is Joshua Tree National Park? Joshua Tree National Park…

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    Yosemite to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Road Trip

    August 31, 2023 /

    If you’re looking for the ultimate way to explore California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, then a Yosemite to Sequoia National Park road trip is a bucket list adventure. Also known as the Majestic Mountain Loop, you’ll find yourself wandering among the giant sequoias, winding your way through the vast landscapes of Kings Canyon, then admiring the glacier-carved granite valley of Yosemite National Park. For the past six years, I’ve guided backpacking and camping trips throughout these parks. Here are some of my favorite spots to explore and all the details you need to plan your Yosemite to Sequoia National Park trip! What is the distance from Yosemite to Sequoia National Park? The drive…

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Nicole Jordan

Backpacking Guide, International Trip Leader, Writer, Photographer, Avid Adventurer & Guacamole Connoisseur

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    Bend to Crater Lake National Park Road Trip
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