Animal Hibernation by David Williams Winter is a time of magic in the animal world. Species as diverse as bears and beetles disappear from the landscape, with hibernation on their minds. Most do not travel far. They venture into caves and dens, descend from mountains, burrow deep underground, or simply dig under rocks or logs. […]
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El Camino Del Diablo (The Devil’s Highway road trip) Photos and Text by Gordon Burhop El Camino del Diablo – the Highway of the Devil – once a 250-mile link between the northwestern frontier of Mexico and the colonies of California, began at Caborca, in Mexico’s state of Sonora. It extended north northwest across the
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Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs at Spirit Mountain Laughlin, NV If you’re looking for an inexpensive weekend get-away, consider Laughlin, NV. There’s something for everyone in Laughlin. Located along the Colorado River, Laughlin offers all types of water activities including camping, boating, jet skiing, fishing, etc. The casinos that line the river offer live entertainment and casino
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Wildflower Hike at Whitewater Preserve April 14th, 2011 Mid to late April is a great time to hike in the Whitewater Preserve. The elevation of the canyon is higher than Palm Springs, so the wildlflowers bloom a few weeks later and the temperature is a little cooler. After hiking many of the desert canyons Whitewater
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Wildflower Reports Overview www.DesertUSA.com April 11, 2011 – The forecast is good for the desert and it is getting warm. The blooms are slowing down on the lower valleys. Cool weather and rain along the coast last week may extend the wildflower season in some area. Updated reports below. Desert Wildflower 2011 Season Updates
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This looks like a fun event for anyone interested in the desert wildflower season. (Source: https://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
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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
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Lake Cahuilla County Park 58-075 Jefferson Street, La Quinta CA 92253 | Phone: (760) 564-4712 If you enjoy hiking, fishing, trail riding horses or exploring new areas, Lake Cahuilla is worth a visit. There are numerous hiking and riding trails that lead to and from Lake Cahuilla. One trail called the Cove To Lake Trail
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Guided Dog Hike in La Quinta Cove Jan 25, 2011 to Mar 27, 2012 9:00 AM to 11:30 PM This event occurs monthly, on the fourth Tuesday of January, February, March, November and December. Description * Name of the Event: Happy Tails Dog Adventure at the La Quinta Cove * Day, Date, Time: Fourth Tuesday
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Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Park Randall Henderson Trail Park Website 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 Santa Rosa & San
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