Skip to content
Atlas
Desert Oasis Insider

Explore DOI

Atlas
Contact Mark
Sign in / Create account

Find your next discovery.

Organ pipe cactus beside palm trees and a metal horse sculpture at J&J Ranch in La Quinta

Organ Pipe Cactus

A striking, multi-stemmed cactus native to the Sonoran Desert, including parts of Arizona, Baja California, and Sonora, Mexico. While it is not nat...

 Close-up of a mountain lion looking toward the camera.

Mountain Lion

The Mountain Lion (Puma concolor), also known regionally as a cougar, puma, or panther, is a large and elusive predator native to the Coachella Val...

 A single Fremont cottonwood tree with yellow leaves in autumn, located in a desert landscape with mountains in the background.

Fremont Cottonwood

A fast-growing deciduous tree native to riparian (riverbank) habitats throughout the southwestern United States, including the Coachella Valley and...

 Small yellow sweet-acacia flowers among delicate green leaves.

Sweet Acacia (Acacia farnesiana)

The Sweet Acacia, or Needle Bush or Huisache, is a small tree or large shrub native to the Americas. It is well-regarded for its ornamental value a...

 Red-flowering Eremophila shrubs in a landscaped garden at Trilogy Polo Club.

Eremophila maculata

The spotted emu bush is commonly known as a flowering shrub native to Australia but is often cultivated in desert gardens, including those in the C...

 A giraffe's head and long neck against a blue sky.

Giraffe

A tall and graceful creature, roams the savanna, blending seamlessly with the golden grasslands. With its long neck and legs, it gracefully reaches...

 Mayor of La Quinta - Linda Evans - Civic Center Park Bench

Linda Evans

About Linda Evans is the longtime mayor of La Quinta, California, first elected mayor in 2014 after serving on the La Quinta City Council beginning...

 Austin Valdivia-Hidalgo playing pickleball on an outdoor court.

Austin Valdivia-Hidalgo

Morningtime play at Palm Desert Resort on the 4.5 courts. Top-spin dink to his opponent. Using his new Joola - Collin Johns - Paddle. Fritz Burns...

 Firecracker plants with arching stems and red tubular flowers at Trilogy Polo Club.

Firecracker Plant

This plant is Russelia equisetiformis, commonly known as firecracker plant, coral fountain, or fountain bush. It is a non-native but widely used or...

 A cheetah resting in a shaded habitat and looking toward the camera.

Cheetah

a large feline known for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 60-70 mph (97-113 km/h). This incredible speed allows chee...

 A goat looking over a wooden fence in a sunlit enclosure.

Toggenburg Goat

Originating from Switzerland, is distinguished by its sturdy build and short, fine coat. Characteristically brown or grey, they often sport white m...

 A pool-cleaning professional examining the edge of a swimming pool.

Rudy De Anda - Pool Services

Rudy is a professional pool inspector serving the Coachella Valley, collaborating with top agents to deliver accurate and detailed equipment analys...