In April, as contractors were still renovating a former clubhouse in Borrego Springs, a botanist studying larkspur became the first scientist to use the Steele/Burnand Anza-Borrego Desert Research Center.
Be Cool. Go for a Tramway Ride.
Enjoy a change of scenery. Hike trails dark and rich with earth while caressed by a cool breeze. Breathe in fresh mountain air and marvel at white fir and sugar pine.
Set Up Camp
Get away from it all in a few hours or less
Camping is a great way to step off the rat-race treadmill for a couple of days and reconnect with your inner Thoreau. Here are a few suggestions for camping in surrounding parks and recreation areas.
Chicks With Sticks
In a sport once dominated by men, two female equestrians are leaving their mark on the polo field. And, oh, how they play!
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.
The 5 Rs of the Resort Experience
Five ways to tour Palm Springs and the Greater Coachella Valley.
Polo and Wine: A Natural Desert Delight
A Fresh Desert Tradition
Watching polo players and ponies thunder down emerald fields is an exhilarating experience. Tailgaters and fans line the boards to take in fast-paced action as they enjoy a feast for the eyes, as well as for the palate. Mallet blankets and picnic baskets dot the sidelines and are filled to the brim with tasty appetizers, snacks and bottles of wine.
Experience winter in a white, wild way!
Ride the Palm Spring Aerial Tramway and thrill in a seasonal treat for the whole family.
psst! — Where the Wild Things Are
Among about 200 accredited zoos nationwide, fewer than a dozen have taken part in initiatives to put animals back in the wild, The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Garden is among that minority.
Speed by Example
Dreams of racing are realized in Desert Center By Judd Spicer
Chuckwalla Valley Raceway in Desert Center, just off Interstate 10 between Palm Springs and Blythe.
It’s Polo, People!
Empire Polo Club invites spectators to attend preseason games, which take place Saturdays and/or Sundays from Nov. 25 to Dec. 18