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Back to homepageHistory of the Cabazon Dinosaurs, Claude K. Bell, 1960’s
Coachella Valley -Cabazon Dinosaurs, Claude K. Bell, 1960’s Mr. Bell spent more than two decades and $300,000 creating the giant creatures on an otherwise desolate stretch of Interstate 10 near Palm Springs. The dinosaurs, a 150-ton, concrete brontosaurus named Dinney
Read MoreCathedral City History in Pictures
The Cathedral City Historical Society presents the history of Cathedral City.
Read MoreLabor Day History
Do You Know Why We Celebrate Labor Day? In the late 1800s, at the height of the Industrial Revolution in the United States, the average American worked 12-hour days and seven-day weeks in order to eke out a basic living.
Read MoreALL NEW MERLIN’S MAGIC SCHOOL OPENS AT ESCAPE ROOM PALM SPRINGS
Escape Room Palm Springs is the Largest Escape Room In Southern California… ALL NEW MERLIN’S MAGIC SCHOOL OPENS AT ESCAPE ROOM PALM SPRINGS Merlin’s Magic School is in trouble. The entire school was accidentally cursed during a talent show, and
Read MoreHere’s a list of Coachella Valley Cannabis Dispensaries that can help you with that day you had planned
COACHELLA VALLEY, CA- Now that pot is legal in California, you’d think that weed shops would be everywhere you look. Well, there are plenty of shops that sell your sticky favorites, but the thing is, not every place is geared
Read MoreElvis Presley and Frank Sinatra – May 12, 1960
Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra – 2 of Coachella Valley’s Favorite People Singing a Duet! MORE VIDEOS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU: Need for Speed on Thermal Club’s Exclusive 4.5 mile Private Racetrack – GoPro Lotus Runs the track at 160mph+
Read MoreToday’s fun fact! #interestingfact Coachella Valley!!
Today’s fun fact! #interestingfact⏰Coachella Valley!!
Read MoreDo You Know The History of The Giant Rock in Landers / Joshua Tree Area?
The History of The Giant Rock near Joshua Tree – Landers Giant Rock is a large freestanding boulder that covers 5,800 square feet (540 m2) of ground and is seven stories high. Giant Rock is purported to be the largest
Read More1950’s Video Promoting Tourism in Palm Springs
Presented to the Community by the Palm Springs Rotary Club on the Golden Anniversary of Rotary International. You might want to grab a snack or popcorn and a soda for this one ☺ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Very Popular Video: Spring Break 1989 in
Read MoreFirst Diner in Cathedral City
This was the first diner in Cathedral City at the corner of Hwy 111 and Cathedral Canyon. Currently home to Taco Bell
Read MoreAngel on the Mountain
Coachella Valley did you know we have an Angel on the Mountain? Photos and Story by Barbara Demmocks On the west end of the Coachella Valley, gracing the steep slopes of Mount San Jacinto above Palm Springs, is the unique rock formation
Read MorePowerfully Famous People Who Made Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley Their Home!
Palm Springs Historical Society, located on the Village Green, at 221 S. Palm Canyon Drive, swings open its doors for the new season on Friday, September 1, 2017. Story by Renee Brown/Palm Springs Historical Society for CoachellaValley.com As summer wraps
Read MoreCoachella Valley Bighorn Sheep Meet The Alpine ibex
Coachella Valley BIGHORN SHEEP, Meet The Alpine IBEX Although they do not live in the Coachella Valley our team finds them AMAZING and after you see what they can do we know that you will also! Ibex are wild goats
Read MoreNear a billion butterflies migrating north through the Coachella Valley from the deserts of Mexico to Oregon.
?? ? If you live in the desert, you have no doubt seen this beautiful, crazy and abundant butterfly migration we are currently in the middle of. Special to Todays California by Kimmie Sue ? These butterflies are called Painted
Read MoreDaylight Savings – SPRING FORWARD in Palm Springs ALREADY?
SPRING FORWARD ALREADY? Daylight saving time 2019 in Coachella Valley will begin at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 10!!!
Read MoreDo you know about Salvation Mountain?
Salvation Mountain Cover Photo Salvation Mountain by Tassanee Photography The year 1967 found Leonard back in San Diego visiting his sister Irene. She was always talking about the Lord and it sort of bothered Leonard. One morning to escape her
Read MoreDid you know the Colony Palms Hotel was once owned by a member of the Purple Gang?
Colony Palms Hotel History Courtesy of Colony Palms Hotel Originally dubbed the Colonial House, this Spanish Colonial style hotel was built and opened in 1936 by owner Al Wertheimer, a reputed mobster and member of the Purple Gang. Featuring plenty
Read MoreAn Insider’s Guide – Joshua Tree – Beauty Bubble, A “Hairseum” -By Kimmie Sue
There are just way too many cool places up in Joshua Tree! “Best Hairseum” I have ever been to! ? Beauty Bubble ⚪ A Salon and Museum ⚪-By Kimmie Sue
Read MoreCoachella Valley Did You Know? James Bond was filmed in Palm Springs!
This Iconic James Bond Scene was filmed in Palm Springs – “Diamonds Are Forever” If you are a Sean Connery and James Bond fan, you might remember the scene in Diamonds Are Forever where Bond meets up with assassins Bambi
Read MoreThe Libation Room is the newest bar on El Paseo in Palm Desert
Set to open today, Friday, at the El Paseo Shopping District in Palm Desert, this Gatsbyesq nightclub is like one “long catwalk,” says owner Barry Gilinsky. Think dark velvet walls, and shiny crystal chandeliers. Here’s a list of Libation Room’s
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