Escape the Heat: Discover Joshua Tree National Park’s Cool High Desert Magic
When the sun scorches the valley floor and temperatures soar in Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, there’s a cooler, more refreshing world waiting just an hour away — Joshua Tree National Park. Nestled in the high desert, this iconic landscape offers not just relief from the heat, but a geological journey through deep time.
Cooler Temperatures, Unforgettable Views
While the lower desert can easily hit triple digits in summer, the higher elevations of Joshua Tree remain surprisingly temperate — especially in the mornings and late afternoons. Our Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour is the perfect way to enjoy the park’s unique beauty while escaping the hottest part of the day.
Click here to book your Joshua Tree National Park Scenic Tour – Available all summer long!
Please note: Our popular open-air tours are not available in July and August due to the heat, but our enclosed scenic tours run daily and are a fantastic option for staying comfortable while exploring.
A Land Sculpted by Time and Tectonics
The dramatic rock formations and surreal boulder piles of Joshua Tree are more than just photogenic — they tell the story of powerful geological forces at work.
Over hundreds of millions of years, molten rock pushed up through older metamorphic layers, cooling underground to form massive granite monoliths. Through tectonic uplift and relentless erosion, these granite bodies were slowly exposed at the surface. Wind, water, and temperature extremes sculpted them into the jumbled formations you see today — massive boulders stacked like ancient monuments.
The park lies at the meeting point of two great deserts — the Mojave and the Colorado — and its elevation transitions make for both biological and geological diversity that’s rare and awe-inspiring.
Book Now – See Why the High Desert is the Cool Choice
Whether you’re a geology lover, a curious traveler, or just looking to escape the desert heat, a guided tour with us into Joshua Tree is the way to go. Our knowledgeable guides bring the rocks and stories of the land to life, and our enclosed vehicles keep you comfortable while you explore this otherworldly landscape.
👉 Reserve your seat today and experience the cool side of summer in Southern California’s most iconic National Park.