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An ocotillo flowering among desert rocks.

Ocotillo

One of the most distinctive plants in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert regions, known for its tall, spiny canes and brilliant red flower...

 Sunlit plants on a forest floor near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Cliff Goldenbush (Ericameria cuneata)

A hardy, evergreen shrub in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), adapted to rocky slopes and desert mountains. Its compact, rounded form and small le...

 Dean Rivale inspecting a home's tile roof at Trilogy La Quinta.

Rivale Inspection Services

Delivering expert home, roof, and remodel inspections in California’s Coachella Valley. Led by certified home inspector and general contractor Dean...

 Broad, pointed agave leaves growing in a landscaped desert garden.

Agave Americana (Century Plant)

A striking, large succulent native to Mexico and the southwestern U.S. It is widely cultivated in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert regio...

 Close view of an equestrian rider on a brown horse at Desert International Horse Park.

Desert International Horse Park (DIHP)

Desert International Horse Park is a major equestrian competition venue in Thermal and one of the West Coast’s leading winter destinations for hors...

 Chocolate Mountains rising behind Bombay Beach homes and palms, with warm sunlight illuminating the rocky slopes. Photograph by Mark Miller.

Chocolate Mountains

The Chocolate Mountains reward a second look. Beyond the Salton Sea’s eastern shore, warm rock, deep shadow and a broad desert plain create a land...

 Mark Miller holding a paddle on an outdoor pickleball court.

Mark Boden

A fun day playing a Round Robin event hosted by Jesse Talamantez. Fritz Burns Park Palm Desert Civic Center Park Palm Desert Resort Country Club ...

 Sunlit barrel cacti in the gardens at Sunnylands.

Golden Barrel Cactus

A globular, slow-growing cactus prized for its bright golden spines and symmetrical shape. It is native to central Mexico but has become a staple i...

 Aerial view of the Indian Wells Golf Resort courses, lakes and surrounding Coachella Valley mountains.

Indian Wells Golf Resort

Indian Wells Golf Resort is a public golf destination in the heart of Indian Wells, California, featuring two distinctive 18-hole championship cour...

 Illustrated portrait of Dwight Eisenhower holding a golf club in a palm-lined desert setting.

Dwight Eisenhower

(1890–1969)Indian Wells, California (1950s–1960s) Who He Was Dwight David Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander in Europe during World War II and th...

 Aerial view of Indian Wells Resort Hotel beside palm-lined golf fairways.

Indian Wells Resort Hotel

The Indian Wells Resort Hotel is a historic boutique property located along Highway 111 beside Indian Wells Country Club. Founded by Lucille Ball a...

 Black-and-white photograph of Landon Dunn playing pickleball at a PPA event.

Landon Dunn

A force of nature on the pickleball court. Forged at Fritz Burns Park in La Quinta, he climbed the ranks of Coachella Valley with aggressive, light...