Travel Archive

The Secrets of the Road Runners

The Roadrunner cartoon character was especially drawn for Palm Springs Life magazine by the artists at Warner Bros. Jim Cornett, the curator of natural science at the Palm Springs Desert Museum, tucked a photo of a roadrunner and a photo of a bald eagle under his arm and ventured out onto the streets. His mission was to test the public's awareness of animals.

Story and Photography by Michael Tennesen

5 Amazing Desert Hikes

Denver can almost compete. Seattle and Portland try, but fall short. Nowhere in the lower 48 can you find more hiking trails (more than 140) or trail mileage (more than 1,250) than within the 60-mile-plus radius of Palm Springs.

Adapted with permission of the publisher from Philip Ferranti’s new book, 140 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs (Big Earth Publishing)

10 Best Restaurant Patios

Palm Springs Area Restaurants with Patios - Toast the sun-setting amethyst shades on the San Jacintos with a chilled libation. Refresh your senses with a moon-kissed breeze and your palate with gourmet cuisine.

BY KATHY STRONG

2009 Best of Best Reader's Choice

You picked ’em! A Palm Springs Life online survey reveals the most popular local attractions, restaurants, galleries, golf courses, and much more!

As Chosen By Our Readers and Online Visitors

PSST - Rising to the Occasion

The president and founder of Desert Jet in La Quinta points to Angel Flight, Corporate Angel Network, PilotsNPaws, and Special Olympics Airlift as a few examples of how pilots volunteer their time and skills.

Intelligencer - Driving A Hard Bargin

Keith McCormick’s Classic Car Auction in February set a record attendance for its 24-year history with 27,000 attendees. However, none would pay as much as the owner of a 1961 Caddy Limo wanted.

PSST - Soaring Into the Record Books

With the title “chief mechanic,” you might think Matt Voight spends all his time tinkering with, well, mechanical stuff. But at Palm Springs Air Museum, he’s digging into paperwork and playing private eye.

What's Your Pleasure - Historic Inns

Behind the gates of the enchanting historic inns revealed on these pages, guests tuck themselves away in private sanctuaries where leisure reigns. Over the past 100 years, Palm Springs has defined the “undisclosed location” as well as any resort destination in the world.

Welcome to Palm Springs

Welcome to the unique realm of Palm Springs historic small hotels. Our small, intimate hotels are independently owned and operated, giving you personal attention and a relaxing experience not found in larger hotels.

Palm Springs Visitor Information

Visitor information on Palm Springs, California hotels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and other accommodations.