Joshua Tree... Camping & Hiking the World Famous..."Lost Palms Oasis"
- May 12, 2012 · 9:00 AM
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UPDATE 05/12
DIRECTIONS TO COTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND
JOSHUA TREE
We are all meeting up at the Alhambra Bowling Center at 12pm on Saturday and we will all Caravan together to Joshua Tree. We will also stop by at Costco in Indio for a pit stop and stock up on some last minute supply before heading out to Joshua tree. If you do not have any meals plan out for saturday night you are welcome to pitch in with us for Costco.
Alhambra Bowling Center, 1400 E Valley Blvd, Alhambra, CA 91801
Head east on E Valley Blvd toward N New Ave
Take the 1st right onto N New Ave About 1 min
Turn right onto the I-10 E ramp to San Bernardino
Slight right onto I-10 E About 2 hours 20 mins
Take exit 168 for Cottonwood Springs Rd toward Mecca Tewntynine Palms
Turn left onto Cottonwood Springs Road About 10 mins
Continue onto El Dorado Mine Rd/Pinto Basin Rd Continue to follow El Dorado Mine Rd in about 3 min... Immediatly make a right turn before the Cottonwood Visitor Center in about 5 mins the Cottonwood Campground will be on your left hand side. if you hit the dead end at Lost Palms Oasis you have passed our campground and have gone too far.
UPDATE 05/08
Joshua Tree is still on for this Saturday!
We're still looking for a location to all meetup on Saturday to caravan all together from. We're shooting to leaving at 11am for Joshua Tree. We need everyone to help pitch in with bringing a bundle of firewood to keep us warm for the night.
Joshua Tree
2012
We're going Camping in the spring @ Joshua Tree... Can't wait!
This place is so beautiful and relaxing...
We Finally Secured Our Group Campsite for Joshua Tree for
May 12, 2012
Its coming up two years since I last visited Joshua Tree and how much I love the memories!
In May the weather is picture perfect!
Not too Cold and Definitely Not too Hot!
The Night is Pitch DARK with the exception of diamonds twinkling in the skies as the heaven opens up the splendor of the Milky Way!
Just Simply.... Awe-Struck!
We have secured a very well positioned campsite that is literally down the street from our intended Hiking destination.
Lost Palms Oasis is a huge tourist location and people from all over come to this attraction. Why? Its simply just.... Beautiful! An Oasis in the middle of the Desert coupled with miles of hiking trails for our enjoyment.
Please RSVP Now
Once I finished working out the details and itinerary for this Event I will broadcast it.
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Barry S
My first hike & camp out with the group. I'm glad i could follow someone getting there early (thanks Bik & Jam!). The group was very friendly and generous with all the extra food and drink! The best part was the campfire sing along and joking! I know this won't be my last outing with the group! Thanks "Mr. Pow" for making me feel welcomed!
May 15, 2012
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Sam L
Great to finally get out and see Joshua Tree, make some new friends, eat too much good food, and watch the beautiful stars at night.
May 15, 2012
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KUNGPOW
Thank you everyone for coming out this past weekend for our Joshua Tree Camping Experience, it was a blast kicking with you all. I was so afraid my bronchitis was going to relapse from all the smoke of the campfire, but I pulled through. Thank you so much for everyone pitching in helping with planing for this event, you guys ROCK! I stayed up for most of the night but fell victim to my sleeping bag, Hats off to Ngan, Victor and Do for staying up all night casting magical spells around the burning campfire! I Look forward to camping with all of you again in Malibu coming up in July!
May 14, 2012
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Do
Had a fun time with a great bunch of people. Still recovering from staying awake all night :D
May 14, 2012
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A former member
It was great getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city for a night with a good bunch of people.
May 14, 2012
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Joyce
Great group size, wonderful and funny people. Easy to find location. Lots of food. Clean flushing toilets =)
May 13, 2012
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Jame
Barry . Bik won't be at ABC . He is carpool with me in Chino Hills. I do have one spot left. just let I know we are leaving @6 am on Sunday. If you interest text me [masked]
May 12, 2012
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Barry S
I'll pick up firewood too! Going to try to meet Bik at ABC @8:30 AM, if I can I'll call him to let him know.
May 12, 2012
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KUNGPOW
Hi Everyone, please visit Entourage for complete driving directions to our Cottonwood Campground.
May 12, 2012
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Bik
Sorry for super late note:
My carpool group will leave around 8:30am and be there about 10:30am. We'll probably go hike the 7-mile Lost Palms Oasis trail and have lunch there. We'll come back to campsite to setup tents around mid/late-afternoon, rest, then cook dinner some time after.
If your carpool want to meet-up earlier and join us with our schedule, you can email me through meetup or call [masked].
See ya!
May 12, 2012
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Andrew
Carpool List- Please Place you're name if you're willing to drive someone for gas economy and to switch driving for ETA 2-3 hours
Click below for details. We'll head to Alhambra Bowling Center to caravan to Joshua.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsh...
..May 11, 2012
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Andrew
Philipp, alright. Got ur email.
U got tent space buddy. No Broke Back Mountain shenanigans, ok? Lol.May 11, 2012
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Andrew
In response Blks suggestion to the tent, I have queensize airmattress room for 1 maybe, maybe 2 more guy or girl. To ease any stranger concerns, I have am a registered nurse(w/proof) which u have to undergo a background check to obtain a license. Contact Blk or myself, if you need to.
May 11, 2012
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Sam L
I'm coming from West LA
I can carpool +1 person with some baggage
I have a tent I can shareMay 11, 2012
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Jessica
Hi I need a ride, thank you. I will be there at Alhambra bowling center for carpool. I have a tent for 3 people to share...actually i am also kind of a beginner camper. Besides personal stuff, I would like to contriubute/discuss Sat night meal with carpool ppl, as long as I know who they will be. Is that we will do grocery together before heading for camping ? Thanks ~~~
May 11, 2012
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Andrew
Don't be the like the Crocidile Hunter and pet them. And if you're allergic to bee stings, have you're epi-pin. Try to use discretion with you're surroundings, especially if you're gonna get hammered this weekend. Be careful. It's gonna be fun.
May 11, 2012
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Andrew
Snake Advisory: So, I spoke with the ranger. She said 4-5 days ago there was rattle snakes in the Cottonwood site. Rattlesnakes will let you know with a rattle. Sidewinder and gopher snakes will not. Tips are to watch where u step; buy that lantern and extra batteries so u can see where u step on your way to the restroom. They tend to be on the pavement and on the trails. Ranger said that if u stay out of their way, they'll stay away from you.
May 11, 2012
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KUNGPOW
We need more firewood! Please Help with bringing a bundle of firewood. It could be conveniently purchased at any major American Supermarket or Home Depot.
May 11, 2012
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KUNGPOW
We're leaving Los Angeles for Joshua Tree at 12pm that gives us all more then enough time to buy last minute items from your grocers and orchestrate last minute food contribution with your carpool group. Remember to bring your own toiletries just in case the campsite facility runs out. Bring your own FLASHLIGHT or HEADLAMP AND PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN SUPPLY OF WATER! And lastly but not least... as always BYOB!
May 11, 2012
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KUNGPOW
Hi everyone, Thank you to Andrew and Bik for helping with posting up information for this event. If you need a ride please utilize this comment box for your request for a ride or to share a tent. We are all meeting up a the Alhambra Bowling Center on Valley to all caravan from there. Please organize Saturday Night Meals with the people you are carpooling with for the sake of convenience and simplicity.
May 11, 2012
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Jessica
Should we find a driver before caravan meetup? or carpool can be arrange on site? Thanks a lot,
and also...About what time we will head back on Sunday?May 11, 2012
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Bik
Please post if you have tent space to share with others. If you need a tent please post your request now! Cheers!
May 11, 2012
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Bik
- you will be responsible for your own WATER!!!!
- please bring snacks and drinks to share in good spirit of communion.
- please bring your own cups, plates, and other utensil… go green!
- please bring some fire woods. check out craigslist for free ones!!!Reminder:
- please flash light, sleeping bag, toothbrush, toilet paper, and WATER!!!May 11, 2012
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Bik
For those who have no meal plans for Saturday dinner and would like to participate in a community cook out (highly recommended as it'd be the best part of camping), please do the following:
- message me via meetup with:
1) Name and cell phone number.
2) List of meat + veg or other food items that you'd like to bring enough for at least 2 people.May 11, 2012
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Sam L
If we miss the caravan meetup or have to come later, is it easy to find the campsite?
May 11, 2012
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Andrew
Nearest Joshua Tree Medical Facility. HIGH DESERT MEDICAL FACILITY. [masked]. But call the San Bernadino Dispatch # for any med emergincy.
May 11, 2012
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Andrew
So far we have 3 bundles of wood. please post if u will bring a bundle. we need 12 more
May 11, 2012
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Andrew
Caravan Meetup site is Alhambra Bowling Center at 1400 East Valley Blvd Alhambra at 12. From there we will head to Joshua Tree.
Our Camping site is Cottonwood. If ur interested in CARPOOL please contact anyone one on the link previously posted by email or place your name on list.May 11, 2012
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Alfred (aka AludrA)
sorry.. been super busy lately... but yes, i'll bring a bundle of wood...
May 10, 2012
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Andrew
Carpool List- Please Place you're name if you're willing to drive someone for gas economy and to switch driving for ETA 2-3 hours
https://docs.google.com/spreadsh...May 9, 2012
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Andrew
So far, 2 bundles of wood; we need 13 more. Everyone Please post here on comments for a bundle of firewood you will bring. We don't wanna freeze! Been there before with the NYE camping. It's not cool.
May 9, 2012
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Andrew
Kung Pow will give u further details on carpool and other things that may have been missing on the list.
May 9, 2012
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Andrew
Everybody check you're email. Here's a checklist since there are first time campers who have never camped before. Also, Check this Joshua Tree website http://www.nps.gov/jotr/planyou...
for those who've never been to Joshua Tree like myselfMay 9, 2012
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Jame
I'll bring 1 bundle of wood.. What else do we need to bring? What about food? I want to be there a little early since I am leaving early on Sunday for Mother's Day. What time could we check in the campsite?
May 9, 2012
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51 attended
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Andrew
Karaoke Rockstar, Assistant Organizer
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Alfred (aka AludrA)
Assistant Organizer
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phoebeee +1
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Bryan Bunnag
Iron Chef, Assistant Organizer
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Cynthia +1
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Inge
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Crystal +1
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David +1
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Sheila +1
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Vic
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A former member
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