Planning a visit to Joshua Tree and looking for the best things to do in Joshua Tree National Park?

The Southern California park straddles two deserts and boasts spectacular scenery.

On our first visit to Palm Springs, we spent one day in Joshua Tree National Park, and were blown away by the amazing landscapes.

We’ve visited the park several times since, for wildflower viewing, hiking, rock climbing, and more.

Read on for the best things to do in Joshua Tree National Park in just one day!

Joshua Tree is remarkable for its different ecosystems that support a wide variety of flora and fauna.

It’s also one of the places within striking distance from Los Angeles that boasts dark skies, ideal for stargazing.

And its landscapes are simply spectacular, with massive boulder formations, the likes of which you’ve probably never seen before.