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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This Sunday September 16th 2018 at 1:00pm I will be speaking to the Morongo Basin Historical Society about writing this blog. I will speak about many of the blogs that I have written over the years. My allotted time is relatively short, under 30 minutes but I will be there afterwards to speak with interested
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Situated in the high desert near Agua Dulce Springs, in the Santa Clarita Valley in Southern California, Vasquez Rocks Natural Area Park offers the opportunity to view spectacular rock formations, Tataviam Indian sites and a stream that flows seasonally.
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The austere desert landscape of the wild west has long fascinated and inspired artists. Georgia O’Keeffe painted the American desert in images of abstract red mountains, desert wildflowers and iconic portraits of drought defined by bleached bones and skulls. Frederic Remington focused his work on the old American West with intricately detailed paintings of cowboys, Native American Indians and other characters that
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On October 28th-30th, Joshua Tree National Park is hosting a new event called the Night Sky Festival. In the past, the Park has organized “Star Parties” to share the beautiful night sky with visitors and residents interested in learning more about astronomy. The Park offers a dark sky unspoiled by artificial light and atmospheric pollutants. In
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Ladder Canyon is my favorite hike in the Coachella Valley region. The first time I hiked it I was in awe of the towering canyon walls. The slot canyon is a hidden escape from the outside world. Once in the canyon I found myself always looking up. I’ve hiked the Ladder Canyon several times and
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Road Trip To Lake Mead Lake Mead National Recreation Areaby Lynn Bremner Exploring the desert has been a long-time fascination and passion of my Dad’s. He would take the family on trips to remote parts of the desert in search of gold, lost treasure or to just explore the harsh, yet beautiful desert landscapes. He has
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Sunday Polo is a “traditional day of polo” and is generally open to the pubic. Most clubs are very casual and offer an inviting venue with food and beverage concessions including field-side seating. A few clubs offer polo on Friday evenings or on Saturdays, so be sure to check the schedule before heading out to
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Road Trippin’ to Indio, CA for Coachella Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach Country Music Festival April 2016 By L. Bremner of DesertUSA.com Since 1999, the Empire Polo Club in Indio, CA has been the venue for two major music festivals: Coachella Music & Arts Festival and the Stagecoach Country Music Festival. Both music festivals are
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