Guide to Visiting Joshua Tree National Park

"Owned by local guide Seth Pettit, the company offers a range of guided hiking and climbing adventures tailored to interests and skill levels; Pettit highlights the area’s diverse rock formations that support both traditional roped climbing and lower-angle scrambling, and recommends checking visitor centers for climbing information if not hiring a guide." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.  Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines