Palm Springs HISTORY
Tennis Legend Alice Marble’s Escape to Palm Springs
Tennis, tumult, and espionage: how an 18-time Grand Slam tennis champion found solace on the court...
Look Inside Midcentury Architect Albert Frey’s First Desert Home
In Frey House I, his living laboratory, architect Albert Frey exploited exciting contrasts between technical materials,...
Remembering the House of Tomorrow in “Look” Magazine
In 1962, "Look" magazine ran an article about the futuristic House of Tomorrow. This is the...
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum Shares Tribe’s Culture and History
In downtown Palm Springs, the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has opened a new museum...
The Oldest Golf Course in Palm Springs
Discover the rich history of O'Donnell Golf Club, one of Coachella Valley's oldest golf courses, founded...
The Hollywood History of the Desert Classic Golf Tournament
As The American Express golf tournament takes over PGA West in La Quinta, we reflect on...
Desert Dreamers 11: The Writers
Their vivid descriptions of the desert seduced artists, developers, adventurers, and luminaries to the burgeoning expanses...
Living Desert Model Train Will Be Restored and Reconstructed
The Bighorn Railroad, a favorite for decades, is about the get a facelift. Here's what you...
New Book Celebrates 75 Years of Desert Healthcare District
This excerpt takes us back to 1942, when a Palm Springs hotel favored among the rich...
A Historical Look Back at Times It Snowed in Greater Palm Springs
It’s lovely weather for a holiday, but that’s not to say the Coachella Valley lacks snowy...
Three Silent Film Stars Who Lived in Palm Springs
In the desert, the days are never long enough: how three silent film stars made Palm...
Women Leaders of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
They fought for their history and future and continue to inspire new generations to dream, learn,...
The Fascinating History of Palm Desert, Celebrating 50 Years
Palm Desert looks back (and ahead) as it marks a half-century of cityhood....
Streetbar: The First Gay Bar in Palm Springs
The popular hangout opened in 1991 and sparked the development of the Arenas District....
The History of Palm Springs Road Races
The Coachella Valley’s association with motorsports dates back to the Palm Springs Road Races of the...
The History of the Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade
The beloved annual parade became a Coachella Valley tradition in the early 1960s....
Coachella Valley History Lives on in Local Lore
Bandits, aliens, sasquatch, big spenders, and other memorablenews reports from thedesert frontier....
Construction Site Unveils Major Artifacts
One of the world’s most important Indigenous archaeological digs occurred quietly in 2018 at one of...
How Citrus Became a Top Crop in the Coachella Valley
The area’s earliest settlers arrived to till the land and support their families for generations to...
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway Celebrates 60 Years
Francis Crocker gave Palm Springs a gift that keeps on giving, six decades and counting....
Sports History in the Coachella Valley Runs Deep
From the Showtime Lakers to the PGA Tour, here's a look at major sporting events that...
Desert Modernism Really Started in the Eastern Coachella Valley
Palm Springs and other desert cities may seize the modernist spotlight, but experts say the architectural...
Desert Dreamers 10: The Artists
They showed others the mesmerizing beauty of the desert....
Did This Eccentric Palm Springs House Belong to Howard Hughes?
We endeavor to find out if a homeowner’s assumptions about his part-time residence of 24 years...
Palm Springs Hat Parade Rallied Locals in Midcentury Times
The desert has long been a destination for fanciful fashions. Here's one trend we really miss....
Learn About Coachella Valley History This Summer
Immerse yourself in the history of Greater Palm Springs — from tribal attractions to old Hollywood...
Cabot’s Pueblo Museum Still Stands in Honor of its Creator
The Desert Hot Springs landmark is the result of one determined mind....
25 Years Later: A Look Back at Frank Sinatra’s Life in Palm Springs
Commemorating the icon's death with a remembrance of his time in the desert he fondly considered...
Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza Welcomes Tribal Members, Public to Renew on Sacred Land
The new plaza will deliver on its mission to preserve and share the culture, history, and...
Chino Canyon Draws Visitors With Steep, Stunning Beauty
Once the site of an ancient Cahuilla village, the canyon calls modern visitors for hiking, exploration,...
George Van Tassel’s Integratron Draws the Cosmically Curious
Now a destination for healing sound baths, this Landers landmark began life as a wannabe time...
Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, Smithsonian Institution Advance Tribal History
The forthcoming museum in downtown Palm Springs will further a longtime partnership and encourage cultural exchange....
The Story Behind Joel Sternfeld’s Iconic Palm Springs Flood Photo
A photographer shares how he captured the aftermath of a Rancho Mirage flash flood....
Coachella Valley Residents Learn to Live With Flash Floods
Flash floods are a frequent nuisance, but they're also part of what makes life in this...
Palm Springs Has Always Been a Destination for Festivals
Since settlers arrived in the desert, annual events have helped shape Palm Springs into the ultimate...
You Can Stay at the Iconic, Restored Arthur Elrod Estate
The Old Las Palmas property still features some of the late, legendary designer's original furnishings....
Thunderbird Country Club Golf Course Revamps for Modern Game
A refresh of the course keeps its classic contours while keeping current play in mind....
The People Who Made Palm Springs
Over the years, citizens have shown strength by collectively pursuing interests and causes....
The Monkey Tree Maintains its Midcentury Charm
Though its connection to a famed architect is in doubt, this Palm Springs hotel may have...
Robson Chambers Restoration Saves Undersung Part of Palm Springs History
For Carlos Serrao and Monica May, the COVID-19 pandemic presented a window of opportunity. Freelance photographers...