Explore the rugged, mystical beauty of a place where two deserts collide with this self-guided driving tour of Joshua Tree National Park, California!
Uncover the secrets hidden within this harsh landscape and learn how to spot the elusive creatures that inhabit it. Hear the dramatic tales of the McHaney Gang, gold thieves, and the hardscrabble men and women who have passed through this desert.
Find the best and most unique spots in Joshua Tree along the winding road, including a couple that most visitors miss entirely! Navigating a desert can be hard work, so leave all that to your virtual guide! All you have to do is sit back and enjoy the stark, magnificent scenery. As a bonus, this also includes a tour through Palm Springs!
Start from any of the park’s entrances (Joshua Tree, Twentynine Palms, or Cottonwood) and tour with total flexibility. Featuring riveting stories, a great narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand!
Your drive includes all this and more:
■ Joshua Trees The Trees with Arms
■ Jim McHaney
■ Quail Mountain
■ Samuelson’s Rocks
■ Willow Hole
■ Lost Horse Valley
■ Hidden Valley Nature Trail
■ McHaney Gang Hideout
■ Road Runner vs Wile E. Coyote
■ Intersection Rock
■ Keys Ranch
■ Barker Dam
■ Wall Street Mill Trail
■ Lost Horse Mountain
■ Desert Sage
■ Lost Horse Mine Loop Trail
■ Keys View
■ Queen Mountain & Valley
■ Pine City Trail
■ Desert Queen Mine
■ Skull Rock
■ Arch Rock Nature Trail
HOW IT WORKS:
As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point and follow the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest.
REVIEWS
It was a reasonably priced tour with flexibility on timing. Key rock formations were highlighted and history of local native Americans was told. One story I enjoyed was how the desert features here were used in the cartoon of the roadrunner (beep beep) and the Wiley Coyote!! at the insistence of the cartoonist.
FREE DEMO:
Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories.
TOUR FEATURES:
▶ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you want.
▶ Automatic play
No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically!
▶ Works offline
Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service!
▶ Lifetime purchase
No monthly subscription. No time limits. No usage limits. Enjoy this tour as many times as you like.
▶ Incredible stories
Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts.
▶ Award-winning app
Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year.
■ 12+ California Bundle Audio Tour Guide:
There’s no place on earth like California, and this ultimate bundle gives you the complete Golden State experience! Cruise down the picture-perfect Pacific Coast Highway, spot some celebs in LA and hit the beaches in historic La Jolla. Or take time to unwind and enjoy the beauty of nature at Lake Tahoe or Joshua Tree National Park. Plus, hack into the tech sector in Silicon Valley and cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Fran!
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Download the tour ahead of time for full offline use.
Be sure your phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of the GPS can drain your battery.