6 Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day in Greater Palm Springs
“Enjoy Father’s Day in this Southern California oasis! Make your way to Greater Palm Springs this holiday for an unforgettable weekend in honor of dad....
Attractions & Tours
Which California Attractions are Reopening This Week?
“Here’s a look at when more than 65 California visitor destinations are reopening, including the Getty Center, the Broad museum, the Reagan Library and Sequoia...
Palm Springs Air Museum Gears Up to Honor America’s Heroes This Memorial Day Weekend
“Memorial Day is right around the corner and tTo honor those who both served and lost their lives in the United States Armed Forces, the...
Palm Spring Air Museum Adds Second Day to Annual Flower Drop
“The Renowned Palm Springs Air Museum Memorial Day Flower Drop & Air Fair returns with retooling for Covid Protocols: instead of only one day, the...
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Resumes Seven-Day Operations
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will expand from five- to seven-day-a-week operations beginning Monday, May 10 with revised hours. Monday through Thursday, the first car...
5 Active Outdoor Adventures To Experience in Palm Springs
“Film star Ava Gardner once said: “Doing nothing feels like floating on warm water to me. Delightful, perfect.” It’s no surprise she learned the art...
Eight Reasons to Visit Greater Palm Springs This Summer
“Visiting Greater Palm Springs is always a good idea, especially during the summer. The warm, sunny season packs plenty of fun opportunities and one-of-a-kind summertime...
Disneyland Officially Reopen
“Anaheim officials are excited about Friday’s reopening of Disneyland for its economic boost not only for the city, but for all of the theme park’s...
10 Favorite Desert Wildflowers
“A friend of mine is what you might call a manic collector of desert wildflowers, rushing out after seasonal rains to tally the first signs...
Head to Palm Desert for a Breath of Fresh Air and This Hidden Gem
“From Rocky Ridgeline Hikes to Private Safari Tours, The Living Desert Makes for the Perfect Day Trip Being outdoors is everything right now. Whether it’s...
Disneyland Reopening, Here’s What You Need to Know
“The Walt Disney Company’s Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products division announced Tuesday that Disneyland and Disney California Adventure park will April 30 with limited capacity...
Explore ‘Australian Adventures’ at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
“Imagine wandering amongst the wallabies while they bounce alongside you on meandering pathways; marveling at colorful, little budgies flying free above; laughing and singing with...
LA Times Review: Desert X Has a Great Big Wall. Beyond That, This Art Biennial Feels Thin
“High on a hill at the edge of the dusty town of Desert Hot Springs, about a 20-minute drive due north of Palm Springs City...
Disneyland, California Adventure to Reopen on April 30th
“Disneyland and California Adventure will reopen on April 30 after being closed for nearly one year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney announced today. Reservations...
Experience the 10 Best-Kept Secrets in Greater Palm Springs
“Don’t get us wrong, we love our poolside cocktails, but when it comes to things to do in the desert, there are plenty of unexplored...
PS Resorts Announces Installation Dates, Grand Unveiling for Forever Marilyn
PS Resorts is thrilled to announce the official installation and grand unveiling dates for “Forever Marilyn” in Palm Springs. The beloved statue by Seward Johnson...
Things to Do in Greater Palm Springs: Spring Break 2021
“Spring break may look a little different this year, but the spirit of the springtime season lives on! After all, it’s about taking time to...
New This Year at Desert X 2021
“You’ve seen the pictures and heard the buzz. Now, get out and see Desert X for yourself. The sprawling outdoor exhibition of site-specific art is...
Amanda Gorman Mural Pops Up in Palm Springs
“Residents and visitors can now find a mural of poet and activist, Amanda Gorman, in Palm Springs. The mural is thanks to Grit Development in...
Renderings Released for Coachella Valley Arena Scheduled to Break Ground in May 2021
“The brand-new $250 million dollar arena in Palm Desert is scheduled to break ground in May 2021. Coachella Valley Arena, the temporary name for the...
Interact with Amazing Aussie Animals at The Living Desert’s New Australian Adventures Experience
“Having celebrated its 50-year anniversary in 2020, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is unique in its focus on global desert environments and their fascinating...
Desert Art Center Reopens in Palm Springs After Being Closed for a Year
“In its 71-year history, it took a pandemic to force the doors of the Desert Art Center to close. One year after the initial shutdown...
Take a Dip in These 6 Natural Spas in Desert Hot Springs
“When it comes to the ultimate wellness vacation, nothing beats a day at the spa. But for a truly rejuvenating experience unlike any other, you...
The Living Desert Announces WildLights of Spring Event Dates
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is excited to announce that WildLights will return to the Zoo – with a spring twist! WildLights of Spring...
Lucky Couple Wins Life-Changing Jackpot at Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City
Two lucky residents of Washington State had their lives changed forever on Friday, February 20, 2021 when they hit a Mega Wheel of Fortune Jackpot...
Sneak Peek of the New $250 Million Entertainment Arena Coming to The Valley in 2022
“The Desert Sun partnered with Oak View Group, the company behind the soon-to-be-built Coachella valley sports and entertainment arena to disclose never before renderings in...
Celebrate Valentine’s Day 2021 in Greater Palm Springs
“A special feeling is sweeping through Greater Palm Springs—love! As Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day approach, we’ve compiled a list of places offering romantic dining...
‘Forever Marilyn’ Sculpture Nears Return to Downtown Palm Springs
“An enormous sculpture depicting Marilyn Monroe’s iconic dress-flying pose from the 1955 romantic comedy “The Seven Year Itch” is expected to return to Palm Springs...
12 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day That’ll Give You Major Heart Eyes
“Ditch the expectations of a romantic dinner this Valentine’s Day, and plan a date your SO will never forget. We’re straying from the conventional this...
Super Bowl 55: Take Home Eats and Drinks, Places to View the Game
“Even with the shutdown lifted and restaurants offering outdoor service, it’s likely many of us will be at home when Super Bowl 55 kicks off....
Whitewater River’s Governmental Protections Ensure No Forces Dam It
“Though too shallow and narrow for fish and boats, the river channels the majesty of a mountain through twists and turns in a steep and...
Locale 2021 Bucket List: Places to Go and Things to Do This Year, Post-Pandemic
“COVID-19, you have overstayed your welcome. We are tired of the havoc you’ve wreaked on our communities, not to mention our mental and physical health....
Travel With Your ‘Pod’ on a Private Hiking or Biking Tour
“Spring break is just around the corner. What’s a parent to do? The kids have been locked in the house forever. But making travel plans...
Coming Soon—A Next-Gen Surfing Resort Built in the Desert Near Palm Springs
“As the coronavirus pandemic continues to rage, many folks are heading out west. To Zoom towns, yes, as well as to other wide-open natural spaces. Now,...
Big Wheel Tours Offers Outdoor Experience During the Shutdown
“Big Wheel Tours offers an outdoor recreation outlet during the shutdown with private, guided tours to experience Greater Palm Springs’ desert wonderland…” [Read the full...
Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to Reopen Daytime Operations Dec. 17
“The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will reopen daytime operations as an outdoor recreation facility Thursday, December 17. Under the State of California’s December 6th...
This $250 million, 400-acre Surf Resort in California Desert is on Track for 2021 Start
“A humongous wave is on the horizon in Southern California. A 400-acre, $250 million surf resort remains on track to break ground in the desert...
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Temporarily Closes to the Public Beginning Monday, December 7, 2020
In accordance with Governor Newsom’s new stay-at-home orders, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will temporarily close beginning Monday, December 7, 2020. Per the State’s...
Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City Opens
“The wait is over. Just in time for Thanksgiving, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City opened to the public. The opening was announced not with the...
Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City Opens Ahead of Thanksgiving
“The new Agua Caliente Casino in Cathedral City quietly opened this week, just ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend when the Coachella Valley is expected...
BMW’s Performance Center West Wants to Make You a Track Star
“As autumn’s chill settles over much of the country, the warm sun still shines brightly at BMW’s Performance Center West (PCW) driving school in Thermal,...
CV Independent: Best of Coachella Valley 2020-2021: Readers’ Picks
“We here at the Independent debated postponing our annual Best of Coachella Valley readers’ poll this year. “Why? Well, COVID-19 has rocked the Coachella Valley—and a...
With Wave Pools on the Way, the Desert Around Palm Springs Could be SoCal’s Next Surf Spot
“Not far from the Palm Springs Airport is a bygone oasis. In 1986, the Oasis Water Park opened, and for decades you could hear people...
The History of WildLights at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
WildLights, the Coachella Valley’s favorite holiday event began nearly 3 decades ago. In 1993, The Living Desert held its first WildLights event, and it has...
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Vote for The Living Desert in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice Travel Award for Best Zoo Lights
Voting season continues. The public is invited to cast their vote and help The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens make USA TODAY’S 10Best Readers’ Choice...
Agua Caliente Casinos Set Aglow Hi-Tech Marquee Sign and Launch Light it Up Holiday Campaign
Agua Caliente Casinos set aglow the customized state-of-the-art marquee sign in front of the newest casino in their portfolio, Agua Caliente Casino Cathedral City, which...
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens to Illuminate The Holiday Season with Wildlights Celebration
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will light up the desert this holiday season with WildLights, a spectacular light display presented by the H.N. and...