Palm Desert
Palm Desert

Author: Historical Society of Palm Desert

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780738559643

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Desert insiders know Palm Desert as the geographic and cultural heart of the Coachella Valley. This resort town with over 30 golf courses started as a barren outpost aptly named Sand Hole. Founder Cliff Henderson envisioned a modern utopia growing from the scrub andaas a centerpieceabuilt the Shadow Mountain Club in 1948. With its glamorous figure-eight swimming pool and high-dive competitions, the club drew celebrities, presidents, and future residents. Cliffas brother Randall Henderson spotlighted another side of desert life when he established the headquarters of Desert Magazine in the new town, luring readers to pack up their jeeps and move to Palm Desert. The brothersa twin vision made Palm Desert the irresistible blend of city and wilderness it is today. Visitors can shop El Paseo, known as the aRodeo Drive of the Desert,a then in 10 minutes embark on a mountainous thrill rideathe Palms to Pines Highway.

Generation X
Generation X

Author: Douglas Coupland

Publisher: Macmillan

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 9780312054366

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Three twenty-something young adults, working at low-paying, no-future jobs, tell one another modern tales of love and death.

The Coachella Valley Preserve
The Coachella Valley Preserve

Author: Yvonne Pacheco Tevis

Publisher: Wildside Press LLC

Published: 1987-01-01

Total Pages: 142

ISBN-13: 0893704326

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This true story is set in the Coachella Valley, the desert region best known for Palm Springs, California, a glamorous and sunny resort for the rich and famous, filled with emerald green golf courses, lakes, condominiums, and sunset-capped blue mountains. Yvonne Tevis here delineates the ongoing intense battle between developers and conservationists over how this precious land should be used. Basing her tale around the fight to save the habitat of an endangered species, the fringe-toed lizard, Tevis includes: interviews, maps, illustrations, notes, and a comprehensive bibliography, with valid arguments presented on both sides of the issue. A must read for all those concerned with protecting our environment.

The Amazing California Desert
The Amazing California Desert

Author: Karl Raaum

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2024-06-02

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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The amazing California desert has something for everyone, from the stark beauty of Joshua Tree National Park to the fascinating Salton Sea. In Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, you can visit the Living Zoo and Gardens, where you can feed the giraffes, or escape the heat by taking a ride on the breathtaking Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. We've included some quirky sights like the world's largest thermometer, enormous steel-and-concrete dinosaurs, and a dome said to have been designed by aliens. We'll also guide you to the spectacular hiking trails in the state and national parks in the desert. And when you need to refuel, we've included insider tips on cafes, restaurants, and shops that are scattered throughout the desert. This concise pocket guide will help you plan your trip with confidence. Get ready to explore the hidden, offbeat, and captivating attractions of the California desert. From the authors of Palm Springs Made Easy, San Diego Made Easy, and Southern California Made Easy.

Palm Springs
Palm Springs

Author: Ren Navez

Publisher: Big Earth Publishing

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13: 9781565795525

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Designed for great trail experiences from the mountains to the plains for both rider and horse.

Plants of Deep Canyon
Plants of Deep Canyon

Author: University of California at Riverside, Boyd Deep Canyon Desert Research Center

Publisher:

Published: 1979-01-01

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780942290042

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