Our guide Josh made this excursion both exciting and educational. We explored the desert valley where palm trees grow in an oasis created by the San Andreas fault, then stopped at a cute little town to switch vehicles and take a break for a snack. Once we were in the open air hummer, we went off pavement onto dirt roads to climb into the mountains. Joshua Tree National Park is huge, and I feel we got to see a good variety of terrain as well as plant life while there. Climbing ever higher as the afternoon went on, I could feel my ears adjusting to the increasing altitude (but not uncomfortably). The hummer seats were very comfortable and I felt very secure riding up high in the very back (with a good seatbelt of course!) We could clearly hear Josh describing things as we rode along, as he used a microphone that rose above any engine noise. Many questions were thrown at him, and he always had facts and knowledge to answer them all. As the sun was going down, so was the temperature; but blankets were at the ready to keep us warm and cozy. When we reached the tallest point in the park, we were treated to a spectacular sunset over the mountains. A multitude of colors surrounded us in a 360 degree radius. Words do not do it justice! Plenty of time was given to admire it all and take photos. When everyone was ready, we headed back down the mountain with some beautiful music to help us absorb the entire experience. This is a “must do” for anyone wanting to explore the various ecosystems of the desert in a unique and fun way. Great for all ages! 👍🏻