Originally Posted by BLITZSTI

joshua tree!

theres a camp site, i believe they call it "the shuttle" or something like that. its a giant bolder with a hole at the top. it looks like a window. its a decent hike to the top and the view is killer

Originally Posted by UberMaus

This sounds good. Looks like everyjuan can agree on Cha-shu Wa Tree (correct me if I'm mistaken) Now we just have to set the dates. You guys want to do this on a long weekend, or just a regular weekend (sat early morning depart, sunday night return)... The closest long weekend is Memorial day weekend (May 29th)

Originally Posted by BLITZSTI

well id recommend the weekend before as long weekends bring out a shat load of people. ive been there on a long weekend and all you see is people which sucks because the idea of camping is to get away.

Originally Posted by kenji815

i got alot of cooler at home..

Originally Posted by kenji815

What to prepare for camping trip FAQ:
Flashlights with Batteries
Wooden Matches and a Lighter
Basic Tools Phillips head and slot head screwdrivers, a hammer, and a camp knife are a must. If you know anything about car maintenance add to this basic list.
First Aid Kit
Swiss Army Knife Or something comparable
Folding Multi-Purpose Tool
1 Cup per Camper
Roll of Trash Bags

Tent Make sure you have all the stakes, ropes, poles, etc. Most tents come with lousy stakes that bend after the first few uses - I buy 'industrial strength' stakes at my local hardware store.
Ground Cloth or Tarp You should always have a two or more tarps to go with your tent.
Tent Carpet A piece of used or remnant carpet, cut to fit your tent floor, makes for a comfortable tent experience.
Sleeping Bags
Fleece Sleeping Bag Liner Not only does this add warmth to a sleeping bag, it helps keep your sleeping bag clean. it's easier to wash a bag liner than it is to wash the whole sleeping bag.
Canteen
Blankets
Inflatable Cushions For under the sleeping bags.
Camping Lanterns We use the battery operated kind. They are not as bright as gas lamps, but are much safer with a small child and can be used in the tent without fear.
Camp Stove Make sure to bring fuel.
Propane Grill
Charcoal and Lighter Fluid
Long Handle Pick Ax
Cooler
Backpacks

Plastic Dish Pan This keeps stuff from rolling all over in the trunk and comes in handy for dish washing and bathing.
Paper Plates Twice as many as you think you need. Bring plenty, they burn very well for fire starting purposes.
Can Opener
Cup-O-Noodles
Granola Bars
Silverware 2x everyone in your party. Bring some regular silverware and some plastic stuff.
Napkins or Paper Towels
Condiments Almost all condiments will keep well - Just make them easy to get to.
Beverages
Hot Dogs Excellent food.
Zip-Lock Storage Bags Really handy if you hate seeing your butter floating around in the bottom of the cooler.
Aluminum Foil
Spatula
Cooking Utensils A serving spoon, a pitch fork, a pair of tongs, and a good knife.
Hot Pads
Clothes Pin
Frying Pan I use an old cast iron pan.

Originally Posted by kenji815

take your pick.

Parks within 500 miles of Walnut, CA (91789)


Distances shown here do NOT represent driving/travel distances to the park. They are a representation of mi/km from one zip code to another following a straight line, not taking into account a variety of factors, including bodies of water.


48 mi to the park entrance at 91302
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Thousand Oaks National Recreation Area

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60 mi to the park entrance at 91360
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Thousand Oaks National Recreation Area

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84 mi to the park entrance at 93001
Channel Islands National Park
Ventura National Park

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90 mi to the park entrance at 92252
Joshua Tree National Park
Southern California between I-10 and Hwy 62; headquarters in Twentynine Palms National Park

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96 mi to the park entrance at 92106
Cabrillo National Monument
San Diego National Monument

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104 mi to the park entrance at 92277
Joshua Tree National Park
Southern California between I-10 and Hwy 62; headquarters in Twentynine Palms National Park

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134 mi to the park entrance at 92309
Mojave National Preserve
Southern California between I-15 and I-40; headquarters in Barstow National Preserve

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169 mi to the park entrance at 92332
Mojave National Preserve
Southern California between I-15 and I-40; headquarters in Barstow National Preserve

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172 mi to the park entrance at 92328
Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park

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178 mi to the park entrance at 93271
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
In the southern Sierra Nevada in Tulare and Fresno counties National Parks

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196 mi to the park entrance at 93526
Manzanar National Historic Site
Independence National Historic Site

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198 mi to the park entrance at 93633
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
In the southern Sierra Nevada in Tulare and Fresno counties National Parks

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218 mi to the park entrance at 89005
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
the Mojave Desert National Recreation Area

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218 mi to the park entrance at 89005
Parashant National Monument
Northern Arizona National Monument

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251 mi to the park entrance at 95043
Pinnacles National Monument
Paicines National Monument

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258 mi to the park entrance at 93546
Devils Postpile National Monument
the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes National Monument

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267 mi to the park entrance at 95389
Yosemite National Park
the Sierra Nevada National Park

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310 mi to the park entrance at 85321
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument
Ajo National Monument

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321 mi to the park entrance at 84790
Parashant National Monument
Northern Arizona National Monument

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332 mi to the park entrance at 86324
Tuzigoot National Monument
Clarkdale National Monument

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346 mi to the park entrance at 86322
Tuzigoot National Monument
Clarkdale National Monument

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346 mi to the park entrance at 86322
Montezuma Castle National Monument
Camp Verde National Monument

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350 mi to the park entrance at 94526
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
Concord Naval Weapons Station National Memorial

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350 mi to the park entrance at 94526
Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site
Danville National Historic Site

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350 mi to the park entrance at 84767
Zion National Park
Springdale

Originally Posted by Impresive-G

Ive been to Joshua Tree. Its an awsome place. Yet one of the Forest Rangers is a dick.

I would love to do go to this. I would bring my guitar and sing B-I-N-G-O! lol or cumbaya! haha.

Originally Posted by kenji815

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