Palm Springs, California, and will feature some of the top wine producers in the US, local restaurateurs, artists’ showcase, retail pop-up shops, and silent auction. Charity beneficiaries includeGive Kids the World Village,Brothers of the Desert, and theLGBTQ Community Center of the Desert. ...
Joshua Tree National Park encompasses approximately 800,000 acres of desert land just 40 miles east of the California-Nevada border. The land has been inhabited by humans for an estimated 5,000 years, filling it with a rich history as well as numerous archeological sites and historical structures...
Springs its famed warm, dry climate. Known for 354 days of sunshine and less than 6 inches of rain annually, its enviable winter temperatures average in the 70s with nights in the mid-40s. The dry desert heat of summer pushes daytime temperatures to the 100s, a special joy to Europeans....
The incredible hike delivers on its title, taking you from the cactus of the desert floor (the hike begins just behind the Palm Springs Art Museum) to the clouds of the area around the peak of Mt. San Jacinto. You start in downtown Palm Springs and end at the top part of the Palm ...
Dozens of spas in Desert Hot Springs let you soak in the healing mineral waters that flow beneath the city. Read more San Diego San Diego embodies laid-back California culture, complete with a Boardwalk, surfing communities, and outstanding Mexican food. Breathe in the fresh ocean air at ...
(esp. in Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert). Since the late 1980s, the large wave of immigration from neighboring Mexico has culturally impacted the Coachella Valley in many more ways than the rest of California or the country, but the national trend slowed down due to the late 2000s recession...
Although Phoenix dactylifera is a representative desert tree, it is not beneficial in terms of the cooling effect in the oasis settlements. Other trees or vegetations could have a more significant cooling effect (oasis effect) on the built environment in the oasis settlement. A high density of ...