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Living here in the desert, we sometimes forget that there are other beautiful parts of the country. One such part is New England, especially in the fall.
Palm Springs Guides staffer Ken Dow's father lives in Rhode Island. Ken’s dad submitted this picture to remind us desert dwellers of what they call Back East, “the changing of the seasons.“
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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Palm Desert, California
Story and photos by Pat Krause
For more Pat Krause photos of the Golf Cart Parade, click here.
 The 45th Annual Golf Cart Parade had a theme of "Playground of the Stars." More than 70 bands, floats, dancers, children, adults, clubs and businesses participated in this year's parade. There were many categories to win. The sweepstakes award when to St. Margaret's Episcopal Church again this year. Other awards given were the Chairman's award, Director's award, The School Spirit, Community Services, Humor, Judges and Theme trophies. These trophies were proudly displayed during the parade on several floats. Others were noted by a banner that led that particular participant. The parade started promptly at 1 p.m. and lasted almost one hour. The parade route on El Paseo was lined with people and children.
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 Palm Desert, California
October 26, 2009
Story and photos by Allen Lawrence
For more Allen Lawrence photos of the COD Street Fair, click here.
You Won’t Lose Your Head, Over Shopping!
Looking for something to do? Looking for a great gift for a friend, a relative, child or adult, a man or woman? Need a unique yet inexpensive birthday, anniversary, confirmation gift? Just like to shop? Looking for bargains, new or innovative, creative or artistic, unique and different personal or home furnishing ideas? Then the place you will want to go is to the College of the Desert (COD) Street Fair held every Saturday and Sunday, year round. October through May the hours open are 8AM to 2PM, June through September, the hours are from 7AM to Noon.
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 Sunday, October 19th, 2009
The Coachella Valley, California
Article and photos by Palm Springs Guides Trail Guide Jace Edwards
For more Jace Edwards photos, click here.
As the weather turns, many more hikers are hitting the trail. As one who hikes many of these trails in the dead heat of summer as well as the prime conditions we are approaching, I have to report my distaste for the trail etiquette displayed by many return enthusiasts. Conditions on the trail show evidence of both the careless pet owner as well as the inconsiderate hiker. Through fields of feces and litter, these magnificent trails are looking more utilitarian than preserved. There are many organizations doing their part to keep the trails maintained and clean, but even the maintenance has in part become obtrusive. Here, I will outline four different problems. Each one is a basic principle that can easily be applied by anyone. This I will call the Dummies Guide for Hiking the Coachella Valley.
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American Heat
Palm Springs, CA
October 17 - 18, 2009
Photos by Ken Dow
Palm Springs ran to the to the roar of motorcycle engines as American Heat as bikers from across North American gathered in this desert oasis. Sponsored by Budweiser; Palm Canyon Roadhouse; Palm Springs Harley-Davidson®,; and Roadshows, Inc.; the event featured music, a Poker Run, parties, competitions and vendors.
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Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009
Palm Springs, California
Story by Jace Edwards
Photos by Jace Edwards and Darren Cole
To see more photos of the Museum Trail, click here.
 Behind the Palm Springs Art Museum lay a gateway. Its starting point is to the left of the O’Donnell Golf Club's entrance. Hidden by a shrub and a couple of trees is the Museum Trail. This is a steep incline leading to the intersection of the Skyline and Lykken Trails. The Lykken Trail traverses the mountain from north to south Palm Springs. This hike takes you through much desert growth, so that means burrs and other uncomfortable dry, scratchy things. The Skyline Trail is noted as one of the most extreme hikes in North America and leads in its entirety a brave and well-trained hiker to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
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Sunday, August 30, 2009
Palm Springs, California
Story and photos by Palm Springs Guides Hiking Guide Jace Edwards
To see more Jace Edwards photos of Eagle Canyon, click here.
 Recently I led an early morning hike to Eagle Canyon near Palm Springs, California. Getting there can be challenging, but the real fun is getting out. We began our adventure at 5 a.m. The trailhead, located east of the Vons Shopping Center on Hwy. 111, was our starting point. As usual, we did our typical equipment check. Plenty of water, some light snacks and sunscreen were on the top of the list. I recommend carrying a camelback. This pack makes hydration easy as you sip water from a tube connected to the camelback’s bladder that sets on your spine. Here’s a tip for the novice hiker: add ice to your bladder. This will keep your water cold and may even create a cool spot on your back.
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 Palm Springs Art Museum
Palm Springs, California
Story and photos by Jeanne Noël Chalfont
To see more Jeanne Noël Chalfont photos of the Palm Springs Art Museum, click here.
Set against the majestic San Jacinto Mountain just west of Palm Canyon Drive is the Palm Springs Art Museum. It is the only accredited art museum in the Inland Empire region. The museum was established as a natural desert museum and started integrating art after the construction of its present-day site in the late 1970s. The addition of its fourth floor in 1995 brought the building to a total of 150,000 square feet. Five years ago, the museum became dedicated to international modern and contemporary art.
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 Story by Palm Springs Guides Managing Editor Kip Allen
Photos by Mark Davidson, Ned Redway and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies
Palm Springs! Playground of the Stars! Home of the Rat Pack! The very name conjures images of glamour and excitement. Nowhere is this aura of glamour more visible than at the aptly named Fabulous Palm Springs Follies.
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 Thursday, July 2, 2009
Sarah Burgess Trail
Palm Springs, California
Story by Palm Springs Guides Trail Guide Jace Edwards
Photographs by Darren Cole
For more Darren Cole photos of the trail hike, click here.
With many trails in and around the Coachella Valley it is hard to pick which one to take next. My photographer and I decided that we would attempt to climb one of the most challenging hikes the Indian Canyons has to offer — Murray Hill. This hill is noted as being an extremely strenuous hike that tests endurance levels. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) describes these trail as, “remote and challenging” and advises hikers to pack as if they may have to stay overnight. The hill (which feels more like a peak upon completion) overlooks both the Indian Canyons to the east and the various Desert Cities to the north, west and south.
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