Joshua Tree National Park is a gem!  My trip there involved staying at an Airbnb nearby and exploring the park and surrounding attractions over the course of a week.   With so many things to do in Joshua Tree, my senses were delighted.
Within a 90-minute drive (or much less),
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Without a doubt, Joshua Tree National Park oozes desert charm.  As a result, a smattering of interesting communities have sprung up around it, all of which have their take on desert flavor.  Joshua Tree lies two hours east of Los Angeles and less than an hour east of Palm Springs.