Day one outdoors8/27/2023 Every city has its own story and history just waiting to be discovered, and there’s no better place to immerse yourself in 29 Palms history than at the Old Schoolhouse Museum. The Mojave Desert has long since been a place of inspiration for artists and musicians, so whether you’re feeling inspired to drop in to the 29 Palms Creative Center and Gallery to paint or learn the pottery wheel, or view the latest exhibit at the 29 Palms Art Gallery, you will be impressed by the rich arts and culture of our desert community.Ĭontinue your exploration of our city’s rich history and culture with a docent led tour of the Old Schoolhouse Museum, owned and operated by the Twentynine Palms Historical Society. Download our Oasis of Murals brochure and plan a self-guided tour! The series of outdoor murals are located throughout the downtown area and illustrate the colorful history of 29 Palms, from the history of the Serrano and Chemehuevi Native America tribes, to the founding pioneers and homesteaders, to the establishment of the 29 Palms Marine Base, to a celebration of the unique flora and fauna of the beautiful Mojave Desert. ![]() Be sure to spend at least one late night marveling at the stars and Milky Way while you’re visiting 29 Palms, whether it’s in the National Park, at a free, public star party at Sky’s The Limit Observatory and Nature Center, or with a private stargazing experience with the 29 Palms Astronomy Club who will bring the star party to you! Day Two: Arts & Cultureĭiscover an Oasis of Murals, a thriving arts community, and a small city with a rich history!ĭiscover the rich history of our vibrant desert community by exploring our Oasis of Murals. The California desert is known for it’s stunningly dark night skies, and our community was thrilled to see Joshua Tree National Park receive International Dark Sky Park designation by the International Dark Sky Association in 2017. Once you’ve relaxed and refueled, we invite you to sit back and watch our dark night sky come to life! We also recommend getting an early start to your day and entering through the north park entrance in 29 Palms where you can avoid the congestion and potentially long wait times at the west entrance in the town of Joshua Tree.Īfter an adventurous day outdoors, you’ll surely have worked up a big appetite! Check out 29 Palms diverse collection of restaurants – and enjoy a great meal after a great day outdoors. If popular trails like Hidden Valley, Barker Dam, or Ryan Mountain are on your to-do list, we recommend planning your visit on a weekday, between Monday and Thursday, when you’ll find more space to yourself on the trails. Following the Ranger Talk head out for an easy stroll along the Oasis of Mara Nature Trail where you will discover how this natural desert oasis is the cornerstone of the Joshua Tree National Park story, and how in the presence of water, life has thrived in and around the oasis for more than 9,000-years. Start your Joshua Tree National Park adventure at the park’s Oasis Visitor Center in 29 Palms and explore one of the many fascinating aspects of this otherworldly national park with a free, half-hour Ranger Talk, held every morning at 10:00 AM. You will often see Layden “deck handing” and helping clients catch fish on many of his trips.Enjoy blue skies, dark nights, and an otherworldly landscape in Joshua Tree National Park ![]() ![]() He’s also a Director of the Hatchery-Wild-Coexist campaign, a campaign tasked with highlighting the importance of hatchery fish and brood stock programs with the Northwest.Ĭameron operates his business alongside his wife of 17 years, Alexis, and his 2 children Paisley and Layden. Now he’s dedicated his life to guiding anglers in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, and helping anglers along the way with Addicted Fishing.Ĭameron participates as an advisor to the Washington Guide Association and is a member of the WDFW Guide Committee. From a young age growing up the banks of the East Fork of the Lewis, he’s always been chasing fish, especially the runs of salmon and steelhead.Īfter high school and through college Cameron worked with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as a Scientific Technician on the waters of the Columbia River and SW Washington tributaries. ![]() Cameron Black has been operating Gone Catchin’ Guide Service since 2004 but this wasn’t the beginning of his fishing career.
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