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California Desert Wildflower Tour

Posted onApril 9, 2011December 26, 2020Leave a comment

I love the desert in bloom and have long wanted to visit Death Valley when it was awash in blossoms. You can never predict exactly when it will be a good year or when the Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, Nevada, USATagsitinerary

Antelope Valley, California (sans poppies)

Posted onApril 2, 2011June 14, 2021Leave a comment

So our first mistake yesterday was NOT deciding to visit the mining towns instead of eating breakfast in California City. No, it was the earlier decision to go to the Desert Tortoise Reserve and Red Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USA

A cacti extravaganza in Palm Springs, California

Posted onMarch 31, 2011December 16, 2020Leave a comment

Cactus blossoms are probably my favorite type of flowers, but they always seem rather elusive. Visiting the wonderful international cactus collection at the Moorten Botanical Garden may be cheating, but it does satisfy some of Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest, gardens

The Natural Side of Coachella, California

Posted onMarch 31, 2011December 11, 2020Leave a comment

Lane’s choice for hiking this morning is the Coachella Valley Preserve.We leave our favorite coffee shop knowing that the visitor’s center at Coachella will not be open when we arrive. (Have I mentioned that nothing Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest

Tramming in Palm Springs, California

Posted onMarch 31, 2011December 15, 2020Leave a comment

We’ve been talking about taking the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway up San Jacinto Mountain, but I keep waffling – it will be cold up there and I came to California specifically to be warm! Still, Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest

Disappointment at Big Morongo, California

Posted onMarch 30, 2011November 9, 2020Leave a comment

We’ve gotten into a lazy pattern – a morning hike and followed by an afternoon spent lazing around. Today we have decided to be more ambitious and to do two hikes. I find a list Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest

Spring in Tahquitz Canyon, California

Posted onMarch 30, 2011November 9, 20201 Comment

Palm Springs is surrounded by mountains, thus there are stunning canyons all around the city. On this beautiful morning we are visiting the Tahquitz Canyon, where the two-mile trail that begins behind the visitor’s center Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest

Wind power in California

Posted onMarch 28, 2011April 23, 2020Leave a comment

We intend to take the Indian Canyon Road into Palm Springs, but miss the exit so decide to just take the freeway down. Just before the interchange to take us into Palm Springs, we come Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest

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Barker Dam reflections, Joshua Tree National Park, California

Posted onMarch 28, 2011April 21, 2021Leave a comment

We are heading to Barker Dam in California’s Joshua Tree National Park in the morning. We should have gotten going earlier this morning, but the coffee shop in town doesn’t open until 7, so we Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest, US National Parks

The good life at Spin and Margie’s, California

Posted onMarch 28, 2011March 19, 2020Leave a comment

One good reason to forget about the wonderful campgrounds in Joshua Tree National Park itself is Spin and Margie’s Desert Hide-A-Way. We have a wonderful room with a funky 50s vibe and a private patio Read More …

CategoriesCalifornia, USATagsdesert southwest

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