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Illustrated portrait of June McCarroll holding a paintbrush.

June McCarroll

Who She Was Dr. June Adaline Whittelsey Robertson McCarroll (1867–1954) was a pioneering physician, public health advocate, and desert visionary wh...

 A visitor walking through a shaded garden path at The Living Desert.

Walking Trails at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert

The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is one of the best places in the Coachella Valley to enjoy a scenic walk while surrounded by deser...

 Ivan DaSilva preparing to hit a pickleball on an outdoor court.

Ivan Da Silva

Palm Springs resident Ivan Da Silva is the kind of player who walks onto the court looking to crack the code. An ethical hacker by profession—the k...

 A small bird perched among thin leaves and stems.

Flame Skimmer (Libellula saturata)

This vibrant orange dragonfly is a striking species commonly found in the Coachella Valley and throughout the southwestern United States. Appearanc...

 Illustration of architect Albert Frey standing beside drawings inside Frey House II

Albert Frey

Who He Was Albert Frey (1903–1998) was a Swiss-born architect and one of the most influential figures in Palm Springs history. A protégé of Le Corb...

 A pickleball player preparing to return the ball on Matt Anderson's backyard court.

Farshid Mirzaee

Farshid Mirzaee is the kind of player who makes a pickleball court feel smaller the moment he steps onto it. A high-level tennis background is obvi...

 AI-generated illustration of Walt Disney walking through The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert

Walt Disney

The Desert Dreamer Who Helped Turn Imagination Into Place Walt Disney belongs in the Coachella Valley Legends collection not only because of his w...

 Red crown-of-thorns flowers and pointed stems in The Living Desert gardens.

The Crown of Thorns

The Crown of Thorns (Euphorbia milii) is a hardy, eye-catching succulent native to Madagascar that has found a home in arid and semi-arid gardens w...

 Weathered palm roots and fibrous trunk material among landscaped plants.

Jeffrey pine

The Jeffrey pine is a towering conifer native to the mountains of California, easily recognized by its tall, straight trunk, reddish-brown bark wit...

 Close-up of green mountain plants beside a trail near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.

Artemisia dracunculus (Wild Tarragon)

Common Names: Tarragon, Wild Tarragon, Dragon SagewortFamily: Asteraceae (Sunflower family) Overview:Artemisia dracunculus, commonly known as tarr...

 Delicate pink flowers on a desert plant at The Living Desert.

Salvia greggii x microphylla

This beautiful flower belongs to Salvia greggii x microphylla, commonly referred to as Autumn Sage or, more specifically, the 'Hot Lips' sage varie...

 AI-enhanced illustration of a bighorn ram overlooking Rancho Mirage; sheep digitally added.

Bighorn Overlook Trail

A short climb above Rancho Mirage City Hall, with switchbacks, a picnic shelter and a wide-open view across the Coachella Valley.Plan the outing sh...