Joshua Tree National Park Video

Joshua Tree Park Like you have never seen it before! Even if you have been many times skip forward in the video to about 3:15 and look at the scenes with the night stars. What a beautiful resource we have so close to Palm Springs.  It does not matter if you are visiting the area, live here already or are just looking for homes for sale in Palm Springs CA - there is always something amazing to see.

MTJP | Joshua Tree from More Than Just Parks on Vimeo.

ABOUT THIS AMAZING VIDEO:

MTJP | Joshua Tree is the culmination of nearly a month spent exploring Joshua Tree National Park. We chose Joshua Tree because of its unique landscape. Its immense boulder piles, colorful cactus fields, endless desert expanses, and one-of-a-kind Joshua trees make for a spectacular setting. This film was shot entirely in 4K.

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To learn more about the making of this video please visit: morethanjustparks.com/joshuatree
To learn more about Great Smoky Mountain National Park visit: nps.gov/jotr/index.htm

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Thanks to Alpine Labs for their Radian & Michron Motion Time Lapse Devices, an essential piece of equipment in the making of this video. All of the rotating shots in this video are thanks to Radian: alpinelaboratories.com/products/radian-motion-time-lapse-device

Special thanks to Fat Moose for the incredible jackets: fatmoose.eu/men/blizzard-black-aw-14-621551760.html

Special thanks to Fjallraven for the Keb Trousers: fjallraven.us/collections/pants-shorts/products/keb-trousers-regular

Special thanks to Heimplanet for the Cave tent: http://heimplanet.com/shop/en/the-cave.html

Special thanks to Mountainsmith for the Mountain Dome 3 tent: mountainsmith.com

Special thanks to Platypus, super.natural, Hydro Flask, and Hillsound

Thanks to Sea Raven Media: www.searavenmedia.com

Special Thanks to Matt Keough

Music Credit
Artist: Ludovico Einaudi
Track: Experience
Album: In a Time Lapse
iTunes: itunes.apple.com/us/album/in-a-time-lapse/id589994095

Here are a few fun statistics from our trip:
Crew Members: 3
Time: 15 days
Distance: 200mi+
Photos/Videos: 20,000+
Digital Memory: 1TB

Dinosaurs Roam the Desert

Well Not Really ....but this is a very interesting video on the history of what has to be one of the more unusual Roadside attractions near Palm Springs. If you saw the PEE WEE Herman movies years ago it was featured in one of those as well.

If you are driving into Palm Springs California from Los Angeles you know you are almost to Palm Springs when you see these guys!

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Palm Springs Video Tour

This nice video only covers the highlights of Palm Springs but it is fast paced and shows somethings you might not get to do such as hike in the Canyon or see the Jaguar from the Living Desert up close and personal. The shots from the Tram Car are clear and unobstructed and some of the best I have seen. So even if you have been before give this video a look, I bet you will be impressed.

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Frank Sinatra Palm Springs Estate Tour

For those who never tire of the Sinatra Legend or anyone who wants to see some great shots of Palm Springs Mid Century Architecture this video is quite fun. The Modernism Week that they refer to in the video is a 10 day long celebration of all things Mid Century from Trailers to Art to Architecture held every February in Palm Springs California.

If you have never been to Palm Springs you owe it to yourself to pay a visit. You could tack it on to a trip from Los Angeles (2 hours away) or Las Vegas (4 hours away) it is an informal outdoor museum of Mid Century Architecture. From Commercial properties in the Downtown area to the many private homes it is quite a display if you are interested. Come see why everyone wants to buy a home in Palm Springs.
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Art and Wildlife For Free This Summer

[caption id="attachment_2718" align="alignleft" width="150"] Giraffe at the Living Desert[/caption]The Palm Springs Art Museum - Both Locations - and the Living Desert are teaming up to make this summer a real winner for everyone. Members of one organization can visit the other for FREE for the next 90 days!
The museum has added new exhibits and has a shiny new statue at the entrance as you can see in the gallery below. The Palm Desert Branch opened just over a year ago and features an amazing sculpture garden.

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The Living Desert continues to be a great resource for the Desert with everything from the Merry go Round, cactus garden, animal hospital to the African Village recreation. Miles of paths make it a great way to get your exercise and have a good time to boot.

Details of the joint program are:

The "90 Days of Summer" reciprocal program with The Living Desert is happening now through Labor Day 2013. In participation with The Living Desert, members of Palm Springs Art Museum are invited to use their membership cards for free entry to The Living Desert. Members of The Living Desert are also invited to use their membership for free entry into both of the museum's locations. This promotion is valid only during the 90 Days of Summer (Memorial Day through Labor Day 2013).

The Living Desert is located in South Palm Desert CA at 47900 Portola Ave you can call them at 760-346-5694

The Palm Springs Art Museum in Palm Desert is located at 72-567 Highway 111, Palm Desert CA 92260 the Palm Springs location is at 101 Museum Drive, Palm Springs CA 92262 You can reach them at 760-346-5600

Palm Springs' Restaurant Week 2013

 

Enjoy a taste of some of the very best food in the valley during this two week long celebration of the Culinary Arts. Restaurants will offer a set menu 3 course dinner for either $26 or $38 dollars.  

Now is your chance to try out some of the places you always see but have not had a chance to try. Perhaps you were unsure about them.  This program offers you a great opportunity to expand your dining horizons and have some fun while you are at it!

You can check out all the details and get the breakdown of who is offering which price menu at the website for the event. In the meantime here are some of the many participants:

• blu Ember
• Cafe Des Beaux Arts
• Catalan
• Citron
• Copley's
• Cuistot
• Dish
• Wangs
• Wally's Desert Turtle
• Spencer's
• Tropicale
• TRIO
• Jackalope Ranch
• Jake's
• Johannes
• Miro's
• Pacifica
• Riccio's
• Roy's

Food and Wine Festival

A Food and Wine Festival sounds pretty good to me! Who doesn't love food and wine? Am I Right? This is an easy sell in my book. In Palm Desert this fun event offers not just seminars and wine and food tastings but celebrity and local chef demos. So much fun!

When?:

Friday the 22nd Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th of March.

Sarah Moulton & Luciano Pellegrini are the celebrity
Chefs this year but are complemented by a whole host of other Chefs & food experts such as Andrew Copley, Drew Davis, Tanya Holland, Warren Cordoba, Maria Schmidt, Daniel Joly, Sharone Hakman, Mark Van Laanen, Julie Pech, Andre Carthen, Jesse Souza, Jamie Gwen and Martin Yan

And if all these great folks aren't enough for you you can enjoy tastings from some 50 local eateries. Heck, even the Irish Dairy Board is going to be there!

Learn About Food - Drink Wine and Eat some Amazing dishes this coming weekend in Palm Desert California

WHERE?:
Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert™ is located under the “big white tent” on Larkspur Lane between El Paseo and Shadow Mountain in Palm Desert, CA — the heart of Palm Desert’s most celebrated shopping district: El Paseo. Attendees may park in The Gardens parking structure on Larkspur or along the street on El Paseo.

So after you enjoy the great food and wine festival you just might find yourself doing some shopping! El Paseo feature luxury retailers sucha s Sax Fifth Avenue, Tiffany's And the Apple Store along with many others.

Food and Wine Fest

Who doesn't love food and wine? Am I Right? This is an easy sell in my book. In Palm Desert this fun event offers not just seminars and wine and food tastings but celebrity and local chef demos. So much fun!

When?:

Friday the 22nd Saturday the 23rd and Sunday the 24th of March.

Sarah Moulton & Luciano Pellegrini are the celebrity
Chefs this year but are complemented by a whole host of other Chefs & food experts such as Andrew Copley, Drew Davis, Tanya Holland, Warren Cordoba, Maria Schmidt, Daniel Joly, Sharone Hakman, Mark Van Laanen, Julie Pech, Andre Carthen, Jesse Souza, Jamie Gwen and Martin Yan

And if all these great folks aren't enough for you you can enjoy tastings from some 50 local eateries. Heck, even the Irish Dairy Board is going to be there!

Learn About Food - Drink Wine and Eat some Amazing dishes this coming weekend in Palm Desert California

WHERE?:
Food & Wine Festival Palm Desert™ is located under the “big white tent” on Larkspur Lane between El Paseo and Shadow Mountain in Palm Desert, CA — the heart of Palm Desert’s most celebrated shopping district: El Paseo. Attendees may park in The Gardens parking structure on Larkspur or along the street on El Paseo.

Food Truck Dining In Palm Springs

If you thought food trucks were only for construction workers in the big city and only served scary food you would never really want to eat then you have been missing something! (Okay...I admit it...so have I!) I guess gourmet food out of a lunch wagon, a Roach Coach a restaurant on wheels is all the rage!

This Saturday in Palm Springs at the Spa ResortCasino Downtown you can pick and choose from some 40 different trucks to dine from! You have to buy a ticket in advance to even get in so hurry to their website. The Food Truck festival will feature some of the hottest food around that just happens to be on wheels!
So come on and enjoy the beautiful weather we are having and get some unique food this weekend in Palm Springs.

Evening Under The Stars 2012

May 5th is of course Cinco De Mayo - which is very important of course but in Palm Springs it is the equally Important Evening Under the Stars. In its' 19th year this event is the AIDS Assistance Program's annual fundraiser which generates a major portion of their operating budget for the Food Voucher Program.

The event takes place at the O'Donnell Golf Club in Palm Springs, right behind the Hyatt downtown. Not only is it a beautiful setting it is a great central location for such a fun event.

Past years have seen everyone from The B-52's to Barry Manilow and Suzanne Sommers perform but this year Evening Under The Stars will feature the music of the all-female rock band The Go-Go's. The actress, the lovely, Lainie Kazan will act as Mistress of Ceremonies. The menu for the event is being created by Celebrity Chef Susan Feniger.

Dancing, dinner and entertainment under the stars in downtown Palm Springs all for a great cause! How could you not want to go?

For More information on the Evening under The Stars Use this link.

Palm Springs Modernism Event 2-16-26-12

Palm Springs is forever tied to and truly is an open air museum of the Mid Century Modern look. From commercial buildings to private homes, stunning examples of this architectural style are part of everyday life in our Desert paradise.



Modernism week grew out of a successful show that was started in 2001 to showcase the style right here in Palm Springs. It has morphed into an international event every February including home tours, lectures, films, parties and of course the show that started it all held right here at the Palm Springs convention center. One of the best parts of the show is that each year more and more Modernism connections are found. For example this year will be the second year that the Airstream travel trailers of that era are on display. Also, this year there will be a special night lighting of featured commercial properties in downtown. Interesting and fun this is truly a not to be missed event.

Many sponsors and partners are now part of the event including the Palm Springs Art Museum and Palm Springs Historical society among others. Kudos to all the sponsors for bring such a relevant and interesting event to life in Palm Springs.

See the website for Modernism week. See tickets available for the Events

Watch A Video on the illuminated feature of this Years Modernism Event:
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Tour de Palm Springs - Feb 10-11 2012

Money For Local Charities in Palm Springs

Cycling to make a difference is what the Tour de Palm Springs is all about. The event was designed to raise money for non-profit organizations in the Coachella Valley. With a goal of raising $200,000 for local charities in 2012 the event is not only fun but very helpful to the community.

So get out and enjoy Palm Springs' famous weather, gorgeous mountain scenery, thousands of bike riders, and help raising money for charity. There are rides from 5 miles in length all the way up to the 100 mile ride. Anyone can participate and more information can be found on the website for Tour de Palm Springs.

Humana Challenges Replaces Bob Hope Classic for 2012 Forward

  The 52 year old tournament - part of the PGA Tour - has a new name - new corporate sponsor and a relationship with the Clinton Foundation. The new name and format is coupled with a new focus on health and wellness.

  This years event will run from January 16-22nd 2012 and as usual will benefit Desert Classic Charities. To Honor the dedication and legacy of Bob Hope there will be a newly created Bob Hope Trophy. Over the lifetime of the Tournament more than $50 Million dollars has been raised with a large percentage of that going to fund Eisenhower Hospital.

The Tournament will return to PGA West in La Quinta and the La Quinta Country Club course but drop the use of the Silver Rock Resort Course.  Other changes include a reduction to a four day tournament, and one of the 4 rounds being Pro only. An estimated 144 professional golfers will participate in the event.

This exciting national Golf event will once again bring all eyes on the Desert and our enviable lifestyle and beautiful surroundings. Don't miss it.

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Parade Of Lights Dec 3rd

One of the real treats of the holiday season is always the Parade of Lights in Palm Springs, now in its' 20th year. This year reserve Saturday night the 3rd of December for your trip to see this amazing display. So stake out your spot on Palm Canyon drive because all the fun starts at 5:45pm This years Grand Marshal is Carol Channing.

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Walk Of The Inns December 8 2011

Mark your calendar now and don't miss this fun - and FREE - event. See 16 of the charming Inns located in the Tennis Club neighborhood behind downtown Palm Springs. Full of surprises these charming and unique properties are sure to delight and surprise you.

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Information:  (800) 347-7746
Location: Neighborhoods between Ramon Road and Tahquitz Canyon Way right behind downtown Palm Springs

The event is a self-guided walking tour of Palm Springs’boutique hotels and historic inns. These historic and mid-century modern gems are opening their doors for public tours as part of its annual ‘Walk of the Inns.” You will see everything From 100-year old adobe inns to 1920s jewels to Mediterranean inspired villas, the “Walk of the Inns” is a great way to see something normally reserved for paying guests. Inns participating in the event include Casa Cody, Old Ranch Inn, Orbit Inn, Korakia Pensione, Calla Lilly Inn and several others. You can start your self-guided tour at any of the participating hotels or come to the Palm Springs Art Museum, 101 Museum Way, which will provide free maps and flashlights for the walk. Donations for Toys For Tots will be taking place at the event.

If you find you love the charming Tennis Club area you might want be one of the lucky view who owns one of the limited number of residences there. We can help you with that see our great listing at 555 W Baristo C28    

Rancho Mirage Speakers Series

This series sponosored by the City of Rancho Mirage features an  exciting array of nationally and internationally known figures.  Next year is no exception and offers a real opportunity to hear first rate speakers right here in the Coachella Valley.

Tickets can now be purchased for the Speakers series January thru March of 2012.

This year the speakers scheduled are:

Jean Michael Cousteau  - Enviromentalist -January 25

Valerie Plame Wilson - Former CIA Spy - February  29

Frank Abagnale - subect of film "Catch Me If You Can" -March 21

Tickets start at $40  Reserve on Line at www.RanchoMirageCA.gov

Location:

The Annenberg Center for Health Sciences
39000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage CA

Upcoming Events in The Desert

From Charity walks to Golf Parades there is a great mix of events right around the corner in the Palm Springs  and greater Coachella Valley.

Sept 22-25, 2011 Camelot Theaters Palm Springs - Cinema Diverse - Gay and Lesbian Film Festival

October 14-15, 2011 American Heat Motorcycle Event in Downtown Palm Springs - If you like Motorcycles you will want to be in Palm Springs This weekend.

October 22, 2011 24th annual Desert Aids Walk starting in Ruth Hardy Park at 7:30 am

October 23, 2011 - Palm Desert -If all that walking wears you out you can rest up at the Golf Cart Parade. Held Every year since 1983 this fun event, on El Paseo, showcases just how talented people can be when it comes to designing that perfect Golf Cart.

And this just scratches the surface of all there is to do in the Coachella Valley. From Film Festivals, Food Events, Art shows, Sporting events, Concerts and theater there is always something to do under the Sun in Palm Springs.

Palm Springs Short Film Festival June 21-27, 2011

A unique feature of our summers in Palm Springs is the always entertaining Short film festival.  Great programs offered up and hey, lets face it it is a short film how long could it last?  Come in out of the heat and enjoy these unique programs.  Just another fun thing about living in Palm Springs.

Click on the popcorn to be taking to the website for the festival times, tickets and more information!

Palm Springs Restaurant Week June 3-12

If you have been to the Desert recently you know our culinary landscape is popping with revamped favorites and many new ones. For 7 days in June many of the Palm Springs areas best eateries are participating in a fun event called Restaurant Week. Diners will have a choice of three course meals at fixed priced of either $24 or $36, depending on the restaurant. What a great opportunity to try out some new places and revisit old favorites. Get more information by clicking on the event logo.
Bon appetit!

That Sweet Smell Can Only Mean One Thing

We all tend to take things for granted when we see them everyday.  I remember when I lived in Colorado I got very accustomed to some of the most magnificent views on the planet. Breathtaking scenery of the  snow capped Rockies and the Continental Divide was a daily spectacle to me. It was usually a visiting friend or relative that would bring it back home to me how special this really was.

Now that I live in the Coachella Valley it is common place for me to see citrus trees where ever I go. Most people have at least one tree in their yard, condo complexes are full of them sprinkled all over the grounds.  Oranges, grapefruits and lemons are the most common but a few lucky people have tangerine trees. At the east end of the valley there are still some agricultural areas that produce citrus crops.  In fact if you venture out to the Salton Sea (an interesting day trip) you will pass some of them.

So, the visual of citrus trees hardly registers with me anymore. I see it everyday. However, each year in March the overpowering smell of the fragrant blossoms permeates the valley and you just can't escape it.  No real way to share that with you on the blog but just know that it is a wonderful fragrance.  Riding with the windows down in the car is fun as you can even smell it then.

Just one more thing that makes living in Palm Springs amazing. Come see why Everyone wants to bu a home in Palm Springs!

 [Citrus Crop photo courtesy of Suat Eman"]