The Top 6 Attractions around Desert Palms
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Desert Palms. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Desert Palms is a region where 6
hidden gems are waiting to …
hidden gems are waiting to …
Last updated: September 18, 2025
The Pines to Palms Highway (Highway 74) climb from Palm Desert is a dramatic and challenging road biking ascent, taking you from the desert floor into the mountains on a …
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McCallum Pond is fed by natural springs that have resulted from seismic activity in the San Andreas fault. The pond features desert pupfish and attracts wildlife of various types to its waters.
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Indio, California, known as the "City of Festivals," is famous for hosting major music festivals such as Coachella and Stagecoach, which draw thousands of visitors annually. The city has cultural …
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Hikers moving clockwise will begin Indio Badlands Trail on this western section, which introduces hikers to the San Andreas fault and several slot-canyons on the way to the top.
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The hiking trails are paid entrance with the zoo. The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens were once called Living Desert Museum. The zoo is a non-profit zoo and includes access …
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