Desert

Whitewater Preserve near Morongo on the way to Palm Springs is an oasis in the midst of an unforgiving desert.

The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens in Palm Desert displays Sonoran desert life and trails. It’s an amazing family-friendly day trip from OC.

Cafe at Shields Date Garden in Indio was a refreshing spot for our family to grab a bite in the desert. Maybe it’s because it was a temperate winter day …

We take every opportunity we can to travel with the kids. It’s one thing to teach them about the desert while they are sitting at a desk — and quite …