Once the site of an ancient Cahuilla village, the canyon calls modern visitors for hiking, exploration, and inspiration.
Agua Caliente Tribe’s Ancient Hot Mineral Spring Is Centerpiece of The Spa at Séc-he
The new spa at the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza opened April 4, inviting the public to soak in the healing waters.
The new spa at the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza opened April 4, inviting the public to soak in the healing waters.
The Spa at Séc-he’s Málmal Café Offers Healthy, Local Meals
Locally sourced ingredients meet Mediterranean inspiration in the wholesome fare at Málmal Café.
Locally sourced ingredients meet Mediterranean inspiration in the wholesome fare at Málmal Café.
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Smithsonian Institution Advance Tribal History
The forthcoming museum in downtown Palm Springs will further a longtime partnership and encourage cultural exchange.
The forthcoming museum in downtown Palm Springs will further a longtime partnership and encourage cultural exchange.
The Power of Pattern
At the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza, Cahuilla basketry comes to life through bespoke terrazzo floors.
Patterns of ancient Cahuilla basketry come to life in the bespoke terrazzo flooring inside the Agua Caliente Cultural Center, opening 2023.
Point of Entry
The Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center clinched architect Lance O’Donnell’s love for modern architecture and became a gateway to this sacred Tribal land.
The Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center clinched architect Lance O’Donnell’s love for modern architecture and became a gateway to sacred land.
The History of Hermit’s Bench
Though powered by state-of-the-art solar panels, the Trading Post has overlooked Palm Canyon for almost a century—who built it, and why?
Though powered by state-of-the-art solar panels, the Trading Post has overlooked Palm Canyon for almost a century—who built it, and why?
40 Under 40: John R. Preckwinkle III
The 34-year-old was elected to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council two years ago after spending a decade serving on tribal committees.
The 34-year-old was elected to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Council two years ago after serving on tribal committees.
Lasting Impression: The McCallum Adobe
The adobe originally stood near the modern-day corner of Palm Canyon Drive and Tahquitz Canyon Way. It was moved to its current site in the 1950s.
Constructed in 1884, the McCallum Adobe is the oldest building still standing in Palm Springs. It was moved to its current site in the 1950s.
Traversing Times
A day in the Indian Canyons reveals traces of Agua Caliente history.
Before you descend into Palm Canyon, consider its centuries-old history as the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.