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Blood Moon 2026: Where to Watch the Lunar Eclipse in Joshua Tree
🌕 Why You Should Plan a Desert Escape for the Rare 2026 Blood Moon Eclipse If you love wide-open skies, unforgettable nights, and unforgettable moments shared with people you care about — mark March 3, 2026 on your calendar. That’s the night the Moon turns blood-red...
Planet Viewing and Moon Phases: What to Watch in the Early February Night Sky
Early February is a rewarding time for planet viewing and tracking moon phases, especially here in the Joshua Tree desert, where dark skies and wide horizons make it easy to look up. The nights are long, the air is often crisp and steady, and several bright planets...
Romantic Desert Escape: A Secluded Stay at Glamingo Cabin
There’s something quietly powerful about the desert. The wide-open skies, the stillness after sunset, the way time seems to slow once the stars come out. If you’re craving a romantic desert getaway that feels intimate, unhurried, and deeply connected to nature,...
Wellness Retreat Home: A Reset That Actually Sticks
Why Casa Coyote Was Designed as a Wellness Retreat Home — Not Just for New Year’s Resolutions Every January, we set intentions.Get healthier. Have more energy. Feel better in our bodies. And then life ramps right back up. Statistics show most New Year’s resolutions...
Quiet Season & Winter Hiking in Joshua Tree
Why Winter Hiking in Joshua Tree Feels Like the Desert’s Best-Kept Secret If you’ve ever wished you could experience the desert without the crowds, winter hiking in Joshua Tree is your moment. Right now, the weather is doing that rare desert thing: playing nice. Days...
Local Business Spotlight: Bliss Cafe
Coffee Shop or Bakery Spotlight: Bliss Cafe Joshua Tree continues to welcome thoughtfully curated small businesses, and Bliss Cafe, which opened in December, is a welcome addition to the local coffee scene. Located in a space longtime locals may remember as a former...
Winter Milky Way & Joshua Tree’s Cold, Clear Skies
Why right now is a great time to experience something most people never see at home. There’s a reason we call this desert home. When the sun goes down and the sky goes black, something magical happens — especially in the cooler months. If you’re coming from a city...
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