This orchid farm in California's high desert is an unbelievable location for a flower garden. Few could have imagined that the delicate and exotic orchid plant would thrive in the harsh desert environment.Yes, you can purchase orchids here. The range of varieties and colors available is … [Read more...]
Southern California Desert Day Trips
Explore California's Desert Regions
Titus Canyon Off Road Trip to Death Valley
There are two ways to enter Titus Canyon in Death Valley National Park. The easy way is to park at the west entrance and walk in. The fun route is to drive in from Nevada Highway 374. The 27-mile trip starts near the Nevada town of Beatty and climbs to 5,000 feet before winding down to lower Titus … [Read more...]
Cactus Mart Morongo Valley Dig Your Cactus
Cactus Mart in Morongo Valley is a must-visit for anyone headed to Joshua Tree National Park. With a tremendous selection of cacti and helpful staff to guide you to the right plants, it's a great stop on your trip.Along with a vast selection of cacti, Cactus Mart features succulents, cacti, … [Read more...]
Amboy Loop of Route 66 California
If you're planning a road trip along Route 66, take the Amboy Loop. There are several points of interest along the way that you may also want to check out. We begin our journey in the town of Ludlow after taking the exit from I-40 in California.Ludlow California Ludlow was initially … [Read more...]
Palm Springs Day Trip 25 Fun Things To Do
When checking off the list of reasons, you should plan a visit to Palm Springs, including the sunshine, outstanding resorts, shopping, outdoor adventures, museums, and spectacular scenery. This beautiful oasis in the Mojave Desert has it all. While Palm Springs is often associated with beautiful … [Read more...]
National Old Trails Highway Road Trip
National Trails Highway, located just west of Needles, California, was once the main route for travelers from New Mexico to California.Our road trip takes us along the iconic National Trails Highway named after the coast-to-coast highway predating Route 66, but today, only a few ghostly shadows … [Read more...]
Yermo’s Roadside Diners: Eddie World & Peggy Sue’s Diner
Yermo, a town located in California, was once a bustling railroad hub in the early 1900s when Union Pacific Railroad established a roundhouse and depot there. However, the town's prosperity declined after the opening of Interstate 15 in the late 1960s, which allowed most traffic to bypass … [Read more...]
The Crochet Museum: An Unexpected Stop in Joshua Tree
The World Famous Crochet Museum is a fascinating roadside attraction behind the Joshua Tree Saloon. The Crochet Museum is in a small artist colony, including Soul Connection, Art Queen Gallery, Space Cowboy Books, a ceramic shop, and a glass blower. If you visit Joshua Tree National Park, it's worth … [Read more...]
Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Day Trip From Bishop
The Bristlecone Pine Forest is a day trip destination from Bishop, California, located in the White Mountains within the Inyo National Forest, about an hour's drive uphill.At an elevation between 10,000 and 11,000 feet, the forest boasts incredible views of the Sierra Nevada and the surrounding … [Read more...]
Tahquitz Canyon Palm Springs Day Trip
Tahquitz Canyon is a must-visit destination for those seeking a tranquil retreat close to home. It is considered one of the crown jewels of Southern California's early history.Situated west of Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs, Tahquitz Canyon is a serene desert oasis near the city.Owned … [Read more...]
Old Plank Road Imperial Sand Dunes Monument
Before the Phoenix to San Diego highway was constructed, the Old Plank Road - a seven-mile stretch of roadway built over the Algodones Dunes in Yuma, Arizona.In 1914, the first plank road was constructed. It looked like a railroad track, except it had two parallel tracks made of boards for wagon … [Read more...]
Whitewater Preserve Palm Springs Day Trip
The Whitewater Preserve in Palm Springs, previously a home for the Whitewater Trout Farm, is now a haven for the Southern California Wildlands Conservancy.Abutting the San Gorgonio Wilderness and part of the 33,000-acre Sand to Snow Preserve System, it is a great place to visit and a jump-off … [Read more...]
Harmony Borax Works Death Valley
Harmony Borax Works is a popular attraction in Death Valley National Park. The site contains the remains of the processing plant and a few buildings that made up the mining camp of Harmony. Harmony Borax Works was only used to process Borax between 1882 and 1888. Today, the site is listed on the … [Read more...]
Kelso Dunes & Depot Mojave Desert Trip
Kelso Dunes rise almost 700 feet high out of Southern California's East Mojave desert. These spectacular dunes are the remains of mountains long worn away. Winds created the dunes as they blew sand particles across the Mojave River sink resulting in a 45-square mile sandbox.Kelso Dunes are also … [Read more...]
Red Rock Canyon California State Park Day Trip
Red Rock Canyon State Park spans nine square miles of badlands and exposed mudstone strata on both sides of California Highway 14 in the middle of the Mojave Desert, resembling a mysterious landscape of a distant planet.Featuring scenic desert cliffs, buttes, and multi-colored rocky outcrops, … [Read more...]