Going to Palm Springs
Jan 31, 2019 09:33:59 #
Jan 31, 2019 09:51:57 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Me too. Will be there Sunday for four days. Not a golfer! Driving my Jeep there so able to explore off pavement.
Jan 31, 2019 10:02:34 #
JWMP wrote:
Would appreciate Palm Springs area photo recommendations.
For what its worth, there is a Palm Springs in both CA and Florida
Jan 31, 2019 10:35:52 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Rich1939 wrote:
For what its worth, there is a Palm Springs in both CA and Florida
I’m going to CA.
Jan 31, 2019 10:55:50 #
IDguy wrote:
I’m going to CA.
The only thing I know for sure about Palm Springs Ca. is that you will not have any problem finding a windmill.
That area has the largest concentration of whirley gigs I have ever seen. You could get an interesting photo with the right light
Jan 31, 2019 11:02:25 #
Jan 31, 2019 11:03:07 #
Palm Springs is about an hour west of Joshua Tree NP. It’s an obvious photo destination. The tram up to the top of the mountain will provide a great panoramic view of the area.
Jan 31, 2019 11:05:45 #
JWMP wrote:
Would appreciate Palm Springs area photo recommendations.
If you take the Tram, it will take you up the mountains and you’ll have a view of the entire Coachella Valley. You’ll even be able to see the Salton Sea, which is about 50-60 miles from Palm Springs.
The Salton Sea is also a good place to shoot, along with Joshua Tree National Park.
Also, there’s a place called The Desert Oasis Preserves (I think that’s the name). There’s some walking to do to get to the pond once you park, but there are some really nice photo ops.
That should keep you busy for a bit.
Jan 31, 2019 11:10:22 #
Jan 31, 2019 11:11:49 #
Jan 31, 2019 12:41:15 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Thanks for the suggestions so far.
Missed the roach formations when I visited Joshua Tree several years ago. There were some intetesting rock formations, though. I think next week might be too early for Joshua trees to be in bloom. Looks like it will be worth a visit for the wildflowers, though: https://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/ca_jtnp.html
Missed the roach formations when I visited Joshua Tree several years ago. There were some intetesting rock formations, though. I think next week might be too early for Joshua trees to be in bloom. Looks like it will be worth a visit for the wildflowers, though: https://www.desertusa.com/wildflo/ca_jtnp.html
Jan 31, 2019 12:49:31 #
If you are into Mid Century Modern Architecture, Palm Springs is the place to be. I am sure you can find a self guided tour booklet or book a bus tour of the city.
Jan 31, 2019 13:22:35 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
The OP seems to have checked out. Perhaps going to FL. If so, my apologies for hijacking thread.
Advice: try again with FL in title, if that was intention.
Advice: try again with FL in title, if that was intention.
Jan 31, 2019 13:27:49 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Meadwilliam wrote:
Dalton sea literally stinks. Don’t go there.
Areas around the Salton Sea have some interest, though: https://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/blog/post/first-timers-guide-to-visiting-the-salton-sea/?svap=24833&svat=cl&gclid=Cj0KCQiA1sriBRD-ARIsABYdwwF-K6UDp_cZ1dK_iwOWQUY9UV17NyPB9riQaXGDhfJzFLRpNkCosC0aAtcREALw_wcB
https://www.palmspringslife.com/2-leagues-under-the-sea/
May not be smelly this time of year.
Jan 31, 2019 18:20:50 #
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