A condominium project before condominiums were invented in the West. Learn the fascinating history behind Desert Skies.

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Once the first Holiday Inn in California, now an exclusive hotel that draws international stars. Listen to hear the Parker's "only in Palm Springs" story.

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An eclectic neighborhood full of mid-century charm built on top of the old World War II Army airfield. Join me for a ride through Sunmor!

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The iconic palm trees along Palm Canyon are historic and suddenly in the news! Discover their history and why they are special.

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My family was in town, and we all rode the tram up to the top to cool off, but also to admire the amazing Upper Station. Built more than 60 years ago! Check out my earlier podcast about the tram construction and listen to this one for the whole story!

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The True and False episode I did is the most popular podcast! I'm glad that everyone wants the truth behind what we hear on the streets of the city. There are a lot of urban legends and myths floating around Palm Springs. In this follow-on episode, we tackle six more myths.

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Palm Springs icon Trini Lopez charmed the world with his vibrant guitar rhythms and energetic spirit. You know his songs, "If I Had a Hammer," "Lemon Tree", or "La Bamba", but you may not know his name.

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Joshua Tree National Park is a world-famous attraction for its beauty and uniqueness. We're lucky that it is practically in our backyard!

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Tired of the heat? Do what I do and spend a day at the top of the tram on Mt. San Jacinto. You might even need to bring a sweatshirt!

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Palm Springs is one of the many cities in Southern California cooperating with the Dark Skies program. What is it? Listen in and find out why the lights are low.