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WHY ALABAMA HILLS IS THE NEW JOSHUA TREE

Alabama Hills is the hot new camping spot on our list.

Joshua Tree National Park is undeniably magical. It is a “rugged” getaway from the hustle and bustle of city life that COVID has taught us we need more of.

But it’s not too rugged; it’s still comfortable. In fact, it’s more comfortable than some may like.

In Joshua Tree, you can somewhat disconnect from technology, and connect with nature in body and in mind as you wander around the desert. Once your mushrooms have worn off, you head back to your vibey Airbnb filled with thoughtfully curated decor and enveloped in the scent of a santal candle. For a brief moment, you become a free-spirited artist whose muse is the desert lands and massive rocks of Joshua Tree.

Now, don’t get me wrong; this all sounds lovely, and it’s admittedly the Joshua Tree experience I love to have. However, Joshua Tree is far from a hidden secret. With its proximity to Los

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