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Monument Volunteers Help with Bat Research A yellow bat Usually in September, people start the school year by asking their friends about the places they visited and the things they did over the summer – with typical answers like “visited family out of state, or hung out by the pool.” But for a few volunteers [...]
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Whether soaring on a giant tram to a pristine wilderness, taking a sunset tour through ancient canyons, or floating in a giant wave pool,Palm Springs has a variety of “cool” entertainment options for a close to home and affordable getaway. This summer, travelers can save up to 40% off and [...]
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., June 14, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Whether soaring on a giant tram to a pristine wilderness, taking a sunset tour through ancient canyons, or floating in a giant wave pool,Palm Springs has a variety of “cool” entertainment options for a close to home and affordable getaway. This summer, travelers can save up to 40% off and [...]
This looks like a fun event for anyone interested in the desert wildflower season. (Source: http://www.friendsofthedesertmountains.org/) Event Details Date: Saturday, March 5, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Location: Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center, Palm Desert, Riverside County, California Phone Number: (760) 862-9984 Cost: Free entry – Free parking [...]
Fire Scorched Palm Oasis Thousand Palms, CA Coachella Valley Preserve Last week I was driving along Thousand Palms Canyon Rd., in Thousand Palms, CA looking for some new areas to explore in the Coachella Valley Preserve and I saw a burned Palm Oasis on the side of a hill. I hadn’t heard of any recent [...]
Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Park Randall Henderson Trail www.desertmountains.org Tel. 760-862-9984 Nov. 11th, 2010 November arrived and brought cooler temperatures along with it. It had been several weeks since my last hike, so I decided to take the morning off last Thursday to explore one of the many local hiking trails. The [...]
Refreshing palm oases, intriguing wildlife and miles of hiking trails draw visitors annually to the Coachella Valley Preserve. Located in Thousand Palms, California, it’s home to more than 183 species of birds and other wildlife, including the rare Coachella Valley Fringe-toed Lizard, which relies on the preserve’s sand dune system habitat for survival. The Coachella [...]
Great Deals To Be Found In The Clearance CenterMathis Brother’s – New Furniture81410 US Highway 111, Indio, CA 92201, (760) 863-3500 When I first moved to the desert I needed everything for my home. All I had was a bed and some couches. I decided to stop in to Mathis Brother’s and discovered their [...]
The Best Resale Bargains Are In Indio, CA After shopping my way from Indio to Palm Springs and back I’ve discovered that some of my favorite resale shops and thrift stores are right here in my own neighborhood. I’ve fondly named Old Town Indio “The Ghost Town.” Read more…
Play golf in the desert . . . Palm Springs, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Indio and Indian Wells. by Tony Schieffer of DesertCADDIE.com It’s almost wintertime in the Coachella Valley and that can only mean one thing . . .“Snowbirds.” Snowbirds is a term used for individuals who are trying to take refuge from the [...]
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