Park officials plan to burn piles of dead vegetation in Salt Valley Wash at Arches National Park beginning the week of November 11th. Burns may occur throughout November, December, and January as conditions allow. https://www.nps.gov/arch/learn/news/news110619.htmnps.gov – Arches National Park – News Releases
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Refreshing palm oases, intriguing wildlife and miles of hiking trails draw visitors annually to the Thousand Palms Oasis 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
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March 15th, 2019 Andreas Canyon Trail Indian Canyons Admission is $9 adults | $7 Seniors | $7 Children 6-12 |US Military are FREE | Equestrian $11 38-520 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA On Friday afternoon, I hiked the Andreas Canyon Trail located in Indian Canyons. The trailhead is easily accessible and is an
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A few tips on where to find the best displays of desert wildflowers. Check our wildflower reports and maps to find the best wildflower displays. One of the factors that makes desert wildflowers unique and beautiful is that they bring color to an otherwise barren desert landscape. The isolated fields of colorful blooms are only
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The Super Bloom 2019 is underway in parts of Southern California and Arizona. After several heavy rain storms and the recent devastating wildfires, experts are predicting an exceptional wildflower season. The Super Bloom has already started with reports of color popping up in San Diego County, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the southeast entrance to
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Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Last summer I discovered Lake Powell and several of the majestic parks located in Utah. My journey made a loop through some of the most beautiful country in the American Southwest. The first day was a travel
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Desert parks offer ample opportunity for stargazing and enjoying the night sky away from light pollution found in more populated areas. This weekend the Perseid Meteor Shower will be at it’s peak. Friday and Saturday nights are the best dates to view meteors. [sc name=”Ad for Content Two”] Experts say that we can expect approximately
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The desert regions of the American Southwest are home to numerous remarkable places that draw seekers to remote towns on a mission to experience a bit of desert magic, or to find answers to some of life’s most pressing questions… What is my purpose? ….Are we alone? Unidentified flying objects, UFOs, have been recounted all
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Palm Springs, CA & Coachella Valley Region Palm Canyon Hike and Indian Canyons in Palm Springs, CA Butterflies & Hummers at the Living Desert In Palm Desert, CA Historic Route 66 To Amboy, CA Day Trippin’ at Whitewater Preserve The Wildflowers at Whitewater Preserve Hiking Tahquitz Canyon @ Palm Springs, CA Indian Canyons Wildflower Hike
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Borrego Springs, CA is a small town located east of San Diego County and southeast of Palm Springs. It’s home to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Ocotillo Wells National Recreation Area. The Salton Sea flanks the east side of the Park. The main attractions that come to mind when I suggest Borrego Springs as a outdoor
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