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The thwack of a golf club, the hum of the wind buffeting towering sand dunes, the splash of a dive into a glistening pool—the desert region is a sensory feast. Death Valley National Park holds the record for hottest temperature ever recorded (129°F in 1913), while the deserts of Joshua Tree National Park feature giant boulders and alien-like yucca plants. At Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, discover perfect night skies, slot canyons, and spring wildflowers. The Greater Palm Springs region boasts great golfing, luxurious resorts, world-class shopping, and midcentury modern architecture.
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- Ways to Play in Joshua Tree National ParkWays to Play in Joshua Tree National ParkHike, climb, and soak up the magic of this unique desert park
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- Ways to Play in Palm SpringsWays to Play in Palm SpringsSee how the desert comes to life from a tramway, within a palm oasis, or at a fabulous resort
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- 5 Relaxing Desert Spas5 Relaxing Desert SpasThese idyllic oases provide soothing treatments and dreamy digs
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- Neighborhood Guide: Palm SpringsNeighborhood Guide: Palm SpringsWhat to see, do, and eat in downtown Palm Springs
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- Things to Do in Joshua Tree National ParkThings to Do in Joshua Tree National ParkA haven for artists, hipster transplants, and the ascent-obsessed, this national park has an allure all its own
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- The Deserts' Craft BreweriesThe Deserts' Craft BreweriesThe desert will make you thirsty. Beer will help.
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- California’s New Desert MonumentsCalifornia’s New Desert MonumentsFind beauty, wildlife, and solitude in three of America’s newest national preserves
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- How to Hack CoachellaHow to Hack CoachellaTips for experiencing the annual music and arts festival, with or without a pass
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- Desert FlowersDesert FlowersDesert Flowers
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- Discovering Death ValleyDiscovering Death Valley
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- Luxury Resorts in the DesertLuxury Resorts in the DesertRelax at spoil-yourself spas under the desert sun
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More Resources
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- Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
- Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park
- Anza Borrego Slot Canyons
Anza Borrego Slot Canyons
- Death Valley National Park – Plan Your Visit
Death Valley National Park – Plan Your Visit
Places to Visit
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- Palm SpringsRiverside CountyPalm Springs
- Joshua TreeSan Bernardino CountyJoshua Tree
- PioneertownSan Bernardino CountyPioneertown
- Borrego SpringsSan Diego CountyBorrego Springs
Travel Stories
Things to do
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- How to Experience Route 66 in California
How to Experience Route 66 in California
While the historic highway doesn’t appear on most maps these days, you can still trace its path and explore its time-machine charms
- Shopping in Palm Springs
Shopping in Palm Springs
Boutiques, bargains, boho-chic, and beautiful art pieces—you’ll find it all in this desert region
- LGBTQ+ Travel in the Deserts
LGBTQ+ Travel in the Deserts
Experience a scene that really heats up when the weather starts to cool down
- El Paseo
El Paseo
Visit chic shops and galleries along the desert’s Rodeo Drive
- La Quinta Resort & Club
La Quinta Resort & Club
A golf mecca with spas and some surprising finds
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Soar from the desert floor to surprising alpine beauty
- Farm Tours & Drives
Farm Tours & Drives
Go behind the scenes to see agriculture in action and taste California’s bounty at the source
- Don't-Miss City Farmers' Markets
Don't-Miss City Farmers' Markets
Local produce, amazing finds
- 12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals
12 Fun Food & Farm Festivals
California agriculture, fun celebrations
- 8 Tips for Cycling in California
8 Tips for Cycling in California
Want to see the Golden State by bike? Use these tips to make the most of your ride
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Luxury Minute
La Quinta Resort & Club: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
L'Horizon Hotel and Spa: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Luxury Minute
Parker Palm Springs: California Luxury Minute Resorts
Troy Hartman Jetpack: A Flying Dream
Heli-Cool: Henry's Sky-High View of California
California’s Death Valley comes to life in a rare Super Bloom
Hidden Gems
Stargazing in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
California Dream Eater
Palm Springs’ Bacon Tasting Flight
California Dreamers
Nick Hart: The Rebirth of Cool
California 101
Joshua Tree National Park
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Bucket Lists, Craft Beer, San Andreas Fault
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Stargazing, Best Bike Routes, Mid-Century Modernism
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Curtis Stone’s Culinary Tour, Lake Tahoe, Death Valley
34min
Culinary Gems, Hidden Beaches, Napa Valley Wine
37min
Rock Climbing, Best Campgrounds, L.A. Shopping
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Redwood Coast, Favorite Hotels, Sacramento Dining
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California Curiosities, Architecture, East Bay
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Culinary Greatest Hits
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Fascinating Road Trips
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Sunnylands, Oysters, Free Activities
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