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A close-up image of bright yellow flowers, brittlebush, with silvery-gray foliage against a backdrop of rocky desert terrain.

Brittlebush

One of the most recognizable and widespread shrubs in the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert landscapes. Known for its brilliant yellow flower...

 Illustrated portrait of Thomas A. O'Donnell wearing a hat and suit in a desert landscape.

Thomas A. O’Donnell

Who They WereThomas Arthur O’Donnell (June 26, 1870 – February 21, 1945) was a self-made oil tycoon from Long Beach, California, originally from Pe...

 A depiction of Bob Hope looking over the desert from a covered terrace.

Bob Hope

Comedian, Actor, Golf Enthusiast, Desert Philanthropist(1903–2003)Palm Springs Resident Since the 1940s Who He Was:Born Leslie Townes Hope in Londo...

 Illustration of Pearl McCallum McManus standing on a palm-lined street in Palm Springs

Pearl McCallum McManus

Pearl McCallum McManus (1879–1966) was one of the key builders of early Palm Springs—and by extension, the Coachella Valley’s identity as a desert ...

 Agricultural fields and distant mountains, photographed on a drone flight launched from Thermal, California. Mark Miller, October 23, 2026.

Agricultural Landscapes

A growing photographic collection of agricultural landscapes across the Coachella Valley, the Salton Sea region and the surrounding desert. Fields,...

 Entrance to The Living Desert's wildlife hospital and conservation center.

Marilyn & Bill Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center

The Marilyn & Bill Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert is one of the most m...

 View across the desert foothills from the Art Smith Trail, with the Coachella Valley and mountains beyond.

Hiking Trails in Palm Desert, CA

Palm Desert is one of the Coachella Valley’s best hubs for desert hiking—quick-access trailheads, rugged Santa Rosa Mountain foothills, and wide-op...

 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...

 Original photograph: rocky Chuckwalla Trail with desert ridges and Rancho Mirage neighborhoods beyond.

Chuckwalla Trail

Rocky foothills, an open desert path and wide views across Rancho Mirage make Chuckwalla Trail a rewarding way to spend part of a morning outdoors....

 A long, colorful mural painted along a low wall in Coachella.

Shady Lane Community Mural at Dateland Park

The Shady Lane Community Mural is a collaborative public-art installation located directly across from Dateland Park in Coachella. Unlike a traditi...

 Creosote branches with small leaves and yellow flowers beside a La Quinta Cove hiking trail.

Creosote Bush

One of the most iconic and resilient plants of the Coachella Valley and surrounding desert regions. It is a dominant species in the Sonoran, Mojave...

 Close-up of a red-flowering shrub with narrow green leaves at Trilogy Polo Club.

Bottlebrush

A non-native but widely cultivated shrub or small tree in arid and Mediterranean climates, including Coachella Valley, California. Identification: ...