Contrary to what television shows and movies would have you believe, the desert is not simply a dry and barren wasteland. In fact, there are so many fun and engaging activities that we couldn’t possibly list them all in one blog! We chose our top five favorite things to do and see when we are in the desert, and we hope you’ll try them out! If you enjoy your time so much that you are wondering how you can make the desert lifestyle your own, then Call Darlene Harwick today and find your desert home retreat.
Palm Springs Art Museum
The Palm Springs Art Museum is a must-see in our book. Founded in 1938, it specialized in Native American artifacts, as well as the natural sciences and environment of the area. Today, it still focuses on the unique microcosm of the Coachella Valley where it is located. With rotating exhibits, educational programs, and performing arts productions, the museum has something for everyone.
The Modern Tour
Palm Springs is well-known as a home to some of the great influencers of modern architecture, as well as some of their most famous creations. You will get to visit some of the most legendary Palm Springs homes to view examples of mid-century modern architecture and design. One of the highlights of the tour is, of course, the Albert Frey House II with a boulder that juts into the home’s interior. This is one tour that you will not want to miss!
The Living Desert
As its name indicates, the Living Desert is part zoo and part botanical garden, set in the desert. You will be able to experience both African desert life and North American desert life as you walk through the park. There are educational presentations throughout the day, opportunities to feed different animals such as giraffes and lorikeets, and over 1,400 species of desert plant life. The Living Desert is a great place for adults and children alike to learn and have fun.
Joshua Tree National Park
Whether you are an avid hiker or someone who enjoys casual strolls, you need to make sure to set aside a day during your visit to experience this absolutely stunning national park! There are a number of day hike options for you to choose from. One of the shortest trail options, Arch Rock, is just three-tenths of a mile. On the other end of the scale in terms of distance, is the Cottonwood Springs nature trail at two and a half miles. You will enjoy open views of a diverse landscape as you walk this trail. No matter which day hike you choose to take, you are sure to enjoy your time in Joshua Tree National Park.
Tahquitz Canyon
Home to the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, Tahquitz Canyon is a beautiful and culturally sensitive area in their reservation. A small admission fee will allow you to enter the reservation and walk the two-mile loop to the stunning 50-foot waterfall in this canyon in the middle of the desert! The fee goes toward maintaining a pristine walking trail, as well as protecting the falls from the graffiti that has marred so many other waterfalls in the L.A. area.
We hope that our list has inspired you to visit the desert and see all of the fun things there are to do. If you fall in love with this area as much as we have, then call Darlene Harwick in Palm Springs to learn how you can find your desert home.
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