5 THINGS TO DO
IN AVI KWA AME
Want to explore the monument but need a suggestion? Here are five fun things you can do in the monument!
CAMP OUT AND STARGAZE IN THE WEE THUMP JOSHUA TREE WILDERNESS
Enjoy one of the most spectacular night skies in the country. Learn more about the importance of dark skies and find out about our current effort to become a certified Dark Sky Park.
JOIN A FIRST SATURDAY EVENT AT WALKING BOX RANCH
Attend a volunteer clean-up, plant-giveaway, tour or other special event at this former working cattle ranch, the desert home of silent movie stars Rex Bell & Clara Bow. Take a look at our upcoming events here.
ENJOY A SCENIC DRIVE THROUGH CHRISTMAS TREE PASS
Pull off at the scenic overlooks for dramatic views of Avi Kwa Ame (Spirit Mountain), and pack a picnic to enjoy among the junipers. More information on this drive can be found here.
EXPLORE GRAPEVINE CANYON
Marvel at one of the largest petroglyph sites in Nevada, created by the ancestors of the Mojave tribe. More about visiting sacred places respectfully can be found here.
TAKE A HIKE THROUGH HIKO SPRING CANYON
Enjoy exploring the striking geological formations, dramatic cliff faces, and petroglyphs. Visit during the spring for brilliant displays of plant life in bloom. More about what you might find on that hike can be found here.