If you want to escape for a weekend and go on adventure you have the opening of High Desert Test Sites. This first weekend will have the artists and the people behind it in attendance, but after that it's self-guided tours in the desert. Think, hippy artist installations in the desert. The guide online doesn't explain much about each outdoor installation, but you'll be in Joshua Tree and not far from Palm Springs and Pioneertown. It makes as a fun off the road adventure as Coachella and Stagecoach are both happening this month. Still, if you just want to enjoy a short search for the desert you'll want to hang out here this weekend.
Starts April 9th
After opening weekend, all sites will be open for self guided visits from 11am-4pm, Saturdays and Sundays April 16-May 22.
Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree
Check out the below suggested itinerary to plan ahead and make the most of your weekend! An official driving map and directions will be released April 8
Saturday, April 9
9am-1pm: Stop by the HDTS HQ at the Sky Village Swap Meet to pick up a free driving map and check out the Ancient Ocean Arcade 10am-12:30pm: Visit @danasherwoodstudio, @rachelwhitereadofficial, @erkan_ozgen and @geraldclarkeart sites (Pioneertown and Joshua Tree) 12:30pm-1:30pm: Watch Cahuilla bird singers performance at @geraldclarkeart's site (Sunfair Dry Lakebed) 2pm: Drive to Wonder Valley and get lunch at @hot_dog_panic vegan hot dog popup at @palomavargaweisz site (across from the Palms) 3pm-6pm: Visit any of the Wonder Valley sites of your choice (@palomavargaweisz, @jackpierson9, @kateleeshort, @al_thru_glass and @dineo_seshee)
6pm: Head to the Palms Restaurant for drinks and dinner 7-7:30pm: Watch @otherdesertradio performance at the Palms featuring some of our favorite local musicians, artists and DJs 7:30pm-late: Public reception continues at the Palms(Free camping is available so you can stay up late and don’t have to drive home.)
Sunday, April 10
10am-6pm: Brunch at the Palms, followed by visits to any sites you missed on Saturday (HDTS HQ will also be open again from 9am-1pm)