The Coachella Valley Preserve


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This true story is set in the Coachella Valley, the desert region best known for Palm Springs, California, a glamorous and sunny resort for the rich and famous, filled with emerald green golf courses, lakes, condominiums, and sunset-capped blue mountains. Yvonne Tevis here delineates the ongoing intense battle between developers and conservationists over how this precious land should be used. Basing her tale around the fight to save the habitat of an endangered species, the fringe-toed lizard, Tevis includes: interviews, maps, illustrations, notes, and a comprehensive bibliography, with valid arguments presented on both sides of the issue. A must read for all those concerned with protecting our environment.




Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley


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Best Easy Day Hikes Palm Springs and Coachella Valley includes concise descriptions of the best short hikes in the area, with detailed maps of the routes. The 20 hikes in this guide are generally short, easy to follow, and guaranteed to please.







Peaks, Palms & Picnics


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This guide to day journeys in the mountains and deserts of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley contains routes for thirty-three outings. Includes information on natural history and lore of the local area, and easy recipes for delicious meals and snacks for the trail.




Peaks, Palms, and Picnics


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Palm Springs Made Easy


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Palm Springs has something for everyone. If you love nature, there are spectacular hiking trails to explore, and the breathtaking Aerial Tramway. If art is your passion, take in the Palm Springs Art Museum, or the Uptown District's galleries. How about architecture? After all, you'll be in the heart of Mid-Century Modern and Spanish Revival! And when you need to refuel, take your pick from the many friendly (and festive!) restaurants and bars all over downtown, and throughout the Coachella Valley. From the stark beauty of Joshua Tree National Park to exciting gay nightlife and resorts-including insider tips on cafes, restaurants, and shops-this concise little pocket guide will help you plan your trip with confidence. However short your stay, it's all you'll need to make your visit enjoyable, memorable-and easy! (And trust us: We think you'll be back...) After writing 50 European travel guides, the authors have turned their attention to their home town.




Day Hiking Trails of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley


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Imagine a place where a mountain rises 10,000 feet above your trail, where you can hike lush desert oases amid a foreboding desert landscape, where you can explore verdant canyons with waterfalls, where rare bighorn sheep stare down upon you as clinging to sheer cliffs, where you can traipse past the homes of movie stars and by ancient Native American ruins. The place is real: It's called Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley. With the valley and surrounding mountains covering hundreds of square miles, how can you ensure that you experience its many natural wonders? That's what "Day Hiking Trails of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley" answers, as it explores more than 30 popular trails and what you'll see on them. Links are included to printable, detailed 8.5" x 11" maps. Let's start planning your hike ROB BIGNELL is an avid backpacker who's been hiking with his son for more than a decade. Together, they've scaled summits almost two miles high, crossed America's driest deserts, and walked beneath soaring, 20-story trees. Bignell is the former Opinions page editor of Palm Springs' The Desert Sun newspaper.







Coachella, Riverside County, California


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Learn about the fascinating history and culture of the Coachella Valley in this comprehensive guidebook. Explore the natural landscape, from the towering peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains to the vibrant flora and fauna of the valley floor. Delve into the area's rich agricultural heritage, including the cultivation of date palms, grapes, citrus, and other crops. This book is a must-read for anyone planning a visit to the Coachella Valley or interested in learning more about this vibrant region of Southern California. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.