Planning a long weekend in Palm Springs itinerary? Expect to have a fabulous time! With world-class resorts and spas, a lively downtown, mid-century modern architecture, and a number of museums and gardens to discover, Palm Springs is one of the best weekend getaways in California. Once a getaway to the stars of Hollywood, Palm Springs is still a vibrant desert … Read More
Planning a visit to Death Valley National Park? Discover the best things to do in Death Valley, from must-visit scenic overlooks to sensational hikes and drives through the magical landscapes of the park. From hiking the golden Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes to walking across the white Badwater Salt Flat, and from hiking beautiful badlands at Zabriskie Point to admiring colorful … Read More
Palm Springs, located in the California Sonoran Desert, is the quintessential desert getaway. If you are considering a vacation here, know that you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to things to do in Palm Springs, and nearby. Long prized by Hollywood celebrities as a place to relax and recharge, Palm Springs is worth visiting for its cool mid-century … Read More
The Hidden Valley Trail in Joshua Tree National Park is a spectacular and easy nature trail, perfect for anyone that wishes to experience Joshua Tree’s signature rocks and trees in a not-too-long walk. Hiking the Hidden Valley Trail is one of my favorite things to do in Joshua Tree National Park, and so far, we’ve done this hike on each … Read More
The California deserts are a spectacular part of the state, and a road trip between late fall and spring is the ideal way to experience their powerful raw beauty. On this California deserts road trip, you will explore landscapes from sand dunes to salt flats, enjoy outdoor activities from hiking to rock scrambling, and exclaim over dark night skies filled … Read More
Considering a visit to Death Valley National Park and wondering where to stay in Death Valley? If you plan to spend two or more days exploring the park, you have many options for where to stay. Death Valley National Park is a spectacular desert national park in Southern California. It is the largest national park in the contiguous United States, … Read More
If you are looking for a fun short hike to do when you visit Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California, consider the Barker Dam Nature Trail! Featuring the enormous boulders for which the park is known, plus the historic dam and a little cave with petroglyphs, the Barker Dam Trail definitely deserves a top spot on your list of … Read More
Joshua Tree National Park is one of California’s two spectacular desert national parks, and a fabulous place to visit if you enjoy the outdoors. Its unique landscapes will wow you with their stark beauty. Located in Southern California, under an hour from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is most famous for its massive monzogranite boulder formations and straight-out-of-Seuss Joshua … Read More
Mosaic Canyon in Death Valley is a gorgeous hike offering up-close looks at the beautiful marble walls of Mosaic Canyon and the mosaics from which it gets its name. It is one of our favorite hikes in Death Valley National Park! Hiking Mosaic Canyon Trail is one of the more popular things to do in Death Valley National Park, and … Read More
Exploring the Sunnylands Center and Gardens is one of the best things to do in Palm Springs. Located just under 11 miles from downtown Palm Springs in nearby Rancho Mirage, Sunnylands is the former winter estate of Walter and Lenore Annenberg. Sunnylands Center & Gardens is worth visiting for its Impressionist-feel desert gardens, its mid-century modern visitor center with mountain … Read More