Desert X: An Art Scavenger Hunt in the Coachella Valley
byWe exited the Interstate 10 onto a 2-lane road lined with bright yellow wildflowers. I’ve driven past this exit a million times on the…
Palm Springs
Weekend Warrior’s Guide to Palm Springs
byJust over two hours from Los Angeles, Palm Springs is the perfect weekend warrior escape, from hip poolside lounges and gourmet eateries to cascading…
SoCal Summits: Hike Mount San Jacinto via Marion Mountain
byIn preparation for Mount Whitney this summer, I took on the Six Pack of Peaks Challenge, a series of hikes designed by Jeff Hester of SocalHiker.net featuring a progression of…
Palm Springs: Tour the Windmills in a Dune Buggy
byEach time I pass the iconic windmills on the drive to Palm Springs, my shoulders drop and the wrinkles on my forehead soften. My…
Palm Springs: Nature Walk in Andreas Canyon
byAlthough I spend a lot of time in nature, I rarely have the pleasure of getting know every rock and leaf in my path….
Palm Springs: Horseback Riding in Indian Canyons
byIf a horse is a girls best friend, then I have a best friend named King Tut. We met in November on an outdoor…
Walkabout Weekend: Hike to Round Valley Meadow
byIn my world, a three day weekend is a precious gift to behold. Over the Labor Day holiday, my friend Alia and I decided…
Palms Springs Weekend: Girl Talk, Date Shakes and T-Rex
byI usually use words to help me paint a story, but right now I’m going to let the photos do the talking. This is…
Desert Fever: Road Trip to Salvation Mountain
byLast Friday, my little sister and I headed down to Palm Springs for the weekend. When I told her I’d be waking her up…