| No. 3| WANDERLUST: JOSHUA TREE, CA

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I have this theory about magical places - they touch your spirit in ways that are difficult to articulate. They are personal. Some magical places have universal qualities that make them special to many; some have unique characteristics that display their magic only to a few. 

I first went to Joshua Tree in the fall of 2014, and it was pure magic. The combination of open desert, otherworldly flora and no expectations met with mesmerizing oddities sealed it as one of my top places. I have been back twice since the first encounter, always for short excursions, and hope to plan a longer stay in the near future. 

Each visit has included a drive-through of the park, a visit to Pioneer Town, and various art - related excursions. 

TOP 5:
+ Saturday morning swap-meet
+ Pappy & Harriet's in Pioneertown
+The Palms for brunch in 29 Palms
+Wander around the boulders at the High Desert Test sites, specifically off ____ road near AZ West
+Drive through Joshua Tree National Park (go on a hike, take a climb or spend the night if you can) and listen to ________

 
 
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| No. 3| WANDERLUST: JOSHUA TREE, CA
| No. 3| WANDERLUST: JOSHUA TREE, CA

I have this theory about magical places - they touch your spirit in ways that are difficult to articulate. They are personal. Some magical places have universal qualities that make them special to many; some have unique characteristics that display their magic only to a few. I first went to Joshua Tree in the fall of 2014, and it was pure magic. The combination of open desert, otherworldly flora and no expectations met with mesmerizing oddities sealed it as one of my top places. I have been back twice since the first encounter...