Amazing Desert Oddities
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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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- Death Valley National Park
Death Valley National Park
- Saguaro Palm Springs
Saguaro Palm Springs
- BMW Performance Driving School
BMW Performance Driving School
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
- Desert Flowers
Desert Flowers
- Palm Springs Golf
Palm Springs Golf
- California Welcome Center - Barstow
California Welcome Center - Barstow
- 9 Quirky Desert Lodgings
9 Quirky Desert Lodgings
- California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley
California Welcome Center - Yucca Valley
- The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens
- California’s New Desert Monuments
California’s New Desert Monuments
More Resources
- Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Events In:
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- Palm Springs Modernism Week
Palm Springs Modernism Week
February 13–23, October 16–19, 2025
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Fall 2025 Travel Deals in California
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Halloween 2025 Events in California
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October 2025 Events in California
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November 2025 Events in California
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11 Iconic Movie Bars You Can Actually Visit in California
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15 Amazing and Affordable Towns in California You May Not Know
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Neighborhood Guide: Palm Springs
What to see, do, and eat in downtown Palm Springs
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July 2025 Events in California
Make summer memories while enjoying fairs, comic book culture, and craft beer
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