Mini Planter
These handmade ceramic planters are perfect for a small succulent or cactus. Each is unique, as the glazes are highly variable in texture. Zziee Ceramics in Yucca Valley, $20; zzieeceramics.com
Tramway Hoodie
Stay cozy and represent one of the area’s top attractions in this super-soft hoodie (colors vary). Palm Springs Aerial Tramway gift shop, $39.99; shop.pstramway.com
Constellation Bandana
Flaunt your knowledge of the night sky with a glow-in-the-dark cotton bandana. Mojave Flea Trading Post in Palm Springs or All Roads Desert Market in Yucca Valley, $15; allroadsdesign.com
National Park Patch
Show off your Joshua Tree visit with an embroidered Milky Way iron-on patch. Joshua Tree National Park Association gift shop in Twentynine Palms, $7; joshuatreeshop.org
Insulated Water Bottle
Keep your drinks cool for up to 24 hours (or hot for up to 12) with a locally printed bottle designed with High Desert artist Prescott McCarthy. Windmill City Super #1 in Palm Springs, $40; super-number-one.com
Hiking Guide
Map out a High Desert adventure with a hiking guide. Coyote Corner in Joshua Tree, prices vary; jtcoyotecorner.com
Trucker Hat
Shield the sun with Landmark Project’s National Park Trucker Hat while giving back — the company donates 1 percent of its revenue to environmental causes. Hoof and the Horn in Yucca Valley, $32; hoofandthehorn.com
Scented Candle
Bring the outdoors in with a hand-poured candle from Joshua Tree Candle Co. Available in an array of desert-inspired scents, including Ocotillo Sunset. Palm Springs General Store, $13.99 (small tin candle) or $21.99 (glass jar candle); palmspringsgeneralstore.com
Mineral Sunscreen
Protect your skin with a broad-spectrum, non-nano mineral formula sunscreen from Vacation, essential for poolside days or outdoor adventures. Shop(pe) in Palm Springs, $20; shop.icecreamandshop.com
Restorative Salve
This all-in-one restorative salve, handmade in Palm Springs, renews after a day of exploring in the dry climate. Moisturizing butters are paired with healing essential oils in a travel-size tin. Thick as Thieves in Palm Springs, $25; shopthieves.com
