Exploring Joshua Tree National Park | From Palm Springs to the Rocks (Dog Friendly!)

🌵 Joshua Tree National Park – A Road Trip with My Pup Hey friends! 👋 Come along with me (and my puppy 🐾) as we spend a full day exploring the magic of Joshua Tree National Park. From the road out of Palm Springs, through the West Entrance, all the way to sunset at Keys View — this video is packed with the park’s most iconic stops and some hidden gems. ⚠️ Pet note: pups are welcome in campgrounds, picnic areas, and within 100 ft of roads — but not on trails. Always on leash! ⏱️ Chapters 00:00:00 – Intro 00:00:13 – Road to the Wild (Palm Springs → Joshua Tree) 00:02:34 – West Entrance Gate 00:02:54 – Barren or Bountiful 00:03:40 – Cap Rock Picnic Area 00:04:43 – Jumbo Rocks 00:05:30 – Skull Rock 00:06:24 – Split Rock 00:07:56 – We Have Contact 00:08:25 – Silver Bell Mine 00:08:50 – Cholla Cactus Garden 00:10:01 – The Intruder 00:10:10 – Hidden Valley 00:11:36 – Keys View 00:12:50 – Ryan Campground 🌍 Sources & Links Official Joshua Tree National Park: https://www.nps.gov/jotr Split Rock Loop Trail (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/hikesp... Silver Bell Mine history (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/places/two-desert... Barren or Bountiful marker (HMDB): https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=92513&ut... The Intruder formation (Travel Yes Please): https://www.travelyesplease.com/trave... 🎵 Music Credits Infraction – Fresh Air    / infraction   Infraction – Just Believe    / infraction   Infraction – Sweet Vibe    / infraction   Infraction – This Is True    / infraction   Infraction – Without Caution    / infraction   Infraction – Country Land    / infraction   Joakim Karud – Road Trip   / joakimkarud   (All tracks used under creator-friendly licenses. Check out the artists for more great music!) 🧳 Travel Tips Best light: sunrise at Cholla Cactus Garden, sunset at Keys View 🌅 Download offline maps — no cell service inside! Bring water, snacks, sunscreen, and a blanket if you plan to stargaze 🌌 ✨ Thanks for watching! If you enjoyed this road trip, hit 👍 and subscribe for more travel vlogs. Share your own Joshua Tree memories in the comments! #JoshuaTree #TravelVlog #NationalParks