Halloween Edition: Joshua Tree Daytrip!
Friday, October 31st, 2014
Tour from Los Angeles to Joshua Tree
1 Very Full (and scary) Twilight Tour
Looking for an interesting way to spend Halloween day? Join us for a little hiking and ghost stories as we tour the Mojave desert and visit the sites of some of the areas most tragic deaths.
Adventure Tour Highlights
Barker Dam, Joshua Tree National Park
• Visit the hotel where Gram Parsons took his final breath and the site of his unconventional cremation
• Explore Joshua Tree National Park
• Learn about the not-so-tragic death of Worth Bagley
• Take a peak at mysterious alien architectrue
• Snap awesome photos and share them with friends
• Enjoy the ride in your own vehicle
• Climb around mountains of huge monzo-granite boulders
• Enjoy beginner to moderate level hiking
• Explore the majestic Mojave Desert
• Experience historic and cultural sites along the way
• Dress in costume!
• Explore Joshua Tree National Park
• Learn about the not-so-tragic death of Worth Bagley
• Take a peak at mysterious alien architectrue
• Snap awesome photos and share them with friends
• Enjoy the ride in your own vehicle
• Climb around mountains of huge monzo-granite boulders
• Enjoy beginner to moderate level hiking
• Explore the majestic Mojave Desert
• Experience historic and cultural sites along the way
• Dress in costume!
The Integratron - "The fusion of art, science and magic"
We'll start this tour with one of the biggest mysteries in the Mojave Desert: the Integratron. You'll get a chance to view the exterior of this unique architectrue, while your guide shares with you the various historical accounts of it's construction, completion, and various stages of life.
Built by George van Tassel, the Integratron is a parabolic dome constructed almost entirely of wood. Because of it's shape, sounds have interesting effects inside the dome; it was purportedly built to perform cell rejuvenation therapies shared with van Tassel by extra-terrestrials visiting from Venus . . . regardless of what you believe about it's origins, the Integratron is one of the most unique sites to see and experience in California, and possibly even the world. For a complete history of the Integratron, check out the official website: The Integratron.
Built by George van Tassel, the Integratron is a parabolic dome constructed almost entirely of wood. Because of it's shape, sounds have interesting effects inside the dome; it was purportedly built to perform cell rejuvenation therapies shared with van Tassel by extra-terrestrials visiting from Venus . . . regardless of what you believe about it's origins, the Integratron is one of the most unique sites to see and experience in California, and possibly even the world. For a complete history of the Integratron, check out the official website: The Integratron.
Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree City and Joshua Tree National Park
There's is nothing like a good old fashioned alien visitation to get the old tummy rumbling! Our next stop is the town of Joshua Tree for some good eats. Take an hour to explore the culinary delights, from gourmet pizza to Thai, and maybe pick up a souvenir or two.
But we're not here for food, are we? We'll soon head into Joshua Tree National Park proper where you'll learn a bit about the geologic and natural history of the area, including some of the tragic events that have unfolded here over the past 200 years. Massacred cattle, mummified miners, not-so-neighborly disputes, forbidden love stories.
But we're not here for food, are we? We'll soon head into Joshua Tree National Park proper where you'll learn a bit about the geologic and natural history of the area, including some of the tragic events that have unfolded here over the past 200 years. Massacred cattle, mummified miners, not-so-neighborly disputes, forbidden love stories.
We'll finish up our evening with a trip to Pioneertown and Pappy and Harriet's. Grab some BBQ and a beer and celebrate All Saint's Day in style with the musical stylings of local groups.
Not into live music, or maybe you're up a something a little more ghoulish? Take a stroll down Mane Street and re-interpret the shadows cast by the half-moon . . . is that a cactus or a half-wolf/half-man???
Not into live music, or maybe you're up a something a little more ghoulish? Take a stroll down Mane Street and re-interpret the shadows cast by the half-moon . . . is that a cactus or a half-wolf/half-man???
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What To Expect:
• First Aid and CPR certified guide
• Pickup Locations: Santa Monica and downtown Los Angeles, at Union Station
• Delicious vegetarian lunch prepared by your guide as you explore one of the many sites on this adventure
• Snacks while we head to Joshua Tree National Park
What To Bring:
• Water bottle
• Hat / Sunscreen
• Bag no larger than 60 L
• Tennis shoes / Hiking shoes
• Clothing appropriate for the season
• your personal (or rented) vehicle
We pride ourselves on making sure Southwest Adventurers are well taken care of, whether you're with us for a day or a week. Just show up! We take care of the rest.
What do people say about this tour? Check out our reviews page to read testimonials from Southwest Adventurers!
Questions? Call us toll free at 1 (800) 851-6018, or email booking@sw-adventures.com.
What To Expect:
• First Aid and CPR certified guide
• Pickup Locations: Santa Monica and downtown Los Angeles, at Union Station
• Delicious vegetarian lunch prepared by your guide as you explore one of the many sites on this adventure
• Snacks while we head to Joshua Tree National Park
What To Bring:
• Water bottle
• Hat / Sunscreen
• Bag no larger than 60 L
• Tennis shoes / Hiking shoes
• Clothing appropriate for the season
• your personal (or rented) vehicle
We pride ourselves on making sure Southwest Adventurers are well taken care of, whether you're with us for a day or a week. Just show up! We take care of the rest.
What do people say about this tour? Check out our reviews page to read testimonials from Southwest Adventurers!
Questions? Call us toll free at 1 (800) 851-6018, or email booking@sw-adventures.com.
$300 total cost per group, meals not included. Reservations required.
This is a special event that will is based on scheduled events; specific dates will not be announced until 60 days before October 31.
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After your purchase, we’ll send you:
• Your Trip Itinerary to help you prepare for your upcoming trip
• A standard release form to fill out and return to us
