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Jan Maguire

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City Profiles – Indian Wells

City Profiles – Indian Wells

Owing to Indian Wells’ astute local government, this scenic desert retreat offers residents and visitors a quality of life that is the envy of cities throughout the nation.

Chicks With Sticks

Chicks With Sticks

More than a sport, polo — especially in the desert — is a lifestyle. People in the game have known each other’s families for generations, and on match day, the play on the field accounts for only a fraction of the fun.

'Grand' Reserve

'Grand' Reserve

The Reserve stirs up a feeling of ultimate serenity in its harmonious coexistence with nature. Palo verde, brittlebush, desert willow, creosote, beavertail cactus, and other indigenous vegetation border more than 26 miles of walking and hiking trails. Lakes sparkle like diamonds in the sun, while streams meander in a whisper beneath stone bridges. Glorious mountain vistas greet nearly every view.