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Desert Iguana

The Desert Iguana (Dipsosaurus dorsalis) is a robust, heat-tolerant lizard native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwe...

Dorcas Gazelle

Although the Dorcas gazelle is not native to the Coachella Valley, you can see them locally at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens in Palm Desert. Th...

Hole 6 “The Elbow” @ Trilogy La Quinta

Hole 6 · Par 3Explore Mark Miller’s photographs of hole 6 at Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta. This visual guide is still growing, with more field co...

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....

Hole 8 - @ Trilogy La Quinta

Hole 8 · Par 3Explore Mark Miller’s photographs of hole 8 at Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta. This visual guide is still growing, with more field co...

Brittlebush

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

Desert Plant Conservation Center

The Living Desert tackles key threats to desert environments—like climate change, land development, invasive species, and unlawful plant traffickin...

Fishhook Barrel Cactus

A robust and striking succulent native to the desert landscapes of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico, including parts of the Coach...

Desert Lavender

A hardy, aromatic shrub native to the arid regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico, including the Coachella Valley and su...

Salvia darcyi (Darcy’s Sage)

Family: Lamiaceae (Mint family)Origin: Native to the Sierra Madre Oriental of Mexico, but widely cultivated and naturalized in desert gardens, incl...

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...

Hole 3 - @ Trilogy La Quinta

Hole 3 · Par 5Explore Mark Miller’s photographs of hole 3 at Trilogy Golf Club at La Quinta. This visual guide is still growing, with more field co...