For more than a century, Coachella Valley date farmers have proven their ability to adapt, endure, and thrive.
History
WWII Interpreter Lydia Van Vogt: A Journey of Courage and Survival
Military interpreter Lydia Van Vogt reflects on her war-torn youth and eventual discovery of the American dream.
Discover The 100-Year History of Shields Date Garden in Indio
The local landmark is one of the Coachella Valley’s earliest roadside attractions. Here, we provide a brief history of the date farm.
Lost Creek Canyon Ranch: A Forgotten Oasis Overlooking the Coachella Valley
Mike and Linda Rivkin went shopping for antiques one day and wound up buying a historic 400-acre ranch. After five years of intense restoration, they’re opening the seldom-seen canyon property to the public for the first time.
Early Desert Artist Irwin D. Hoffman’s Paintings Document WWII Miners
How a group of creatives formed a bond at a wartime mining camp in the Anza-Borrego desert.
How Claude Bell Built the Cabazon Dinosaurs Near Palm Springs
Learn how the lifelong artist brought these colossal roadside attractions to life in the desert.
Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument to Protect Critical Desert Habitat
A vast and storied stretch of desert land from the eastern edge of the Coachella Valley to the Colorado River could soon receive critical protection as a national monument.