An hour drive northeast from Las Vegas, Nevada lies this other worldly environment of multi-colored landscapes and rock formations.

A beautiful escape less than thirty minutes west of the Las Vegas Strip offers an informative visitor center, nineteen marked trails, thirteen mile scenic drive and endless photography opportunities.

Encompassing nearly 800,000 acres in California's Mojave Desert, Joshua Tree NP is the city dwellers welcome escape.  The park offers hiking, camping, stargazing and a host of other activities.

1.5 million acres of lake, mountains, canyons and river await those looking for an alternative to the hustle of the Las Vegas entertainment mecca.