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Kathy Condon
Jul 21, 20233 min read
Joshua Tree National Park History
History of Joshua Tree National Park is varied and interesting.
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Kathy Condon
Jul 16, 20236 min read
Acrisure Arena Welcomes Cirque du Soleil to Palm Desert in August
Cirque du Soleil history and success story is enhanced with a interview of one of the performers.
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Kathy Condon
Jul 5, 20236 min read
6 Palm Springs Happy Hours a Resident Enjoys
As a mature woman over 50, I, like many of my friends, am not keen on having a large meal late at night. Thus, we often meet somewhere at...
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Kathy Condon
Jun 27, 20235 min read
Summer in Idyllwild California
The weather in Summer in Idyllwild is one of the reasons Palm Springs visitors head up to the cool mountain air.
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Kathy Condon
Jun 9, 20234 min read
Palm Springs Summer Activities
Preparing for summer visit to Palm Springs helps to make your visit memorable, for there are tickets to buy and reservations for dining.
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Kathy Condon
May 30, 20234 min read
Activities in Palm Springs in May
Not sure what there was about the date, May 18. Yet, there I was invited to three events scattered throughout Coachella Valley. Delighted...
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Kathy Condon
Apr 30, 20234 min read
Driving from Las Vegas to Palm Springs on the Backroads
Driving from Las Vegas to Palm Springs on the backroads, geography changes often and offers stunning views and insights into history.
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Kathy Condon
Apr 23, 20233 min read
It Doesn't Hurt to Ask Works for Me
If you are fortunate like me, I grew up with parents who taught me manners that have served me well throughout my life. These...
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Kathy Condon
Apr 13, 20232 min read
Curious About Palm Springs Cacti?
Desert Plants in Palm Springs.
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Kathy Condon
Apr 2, 20236 min read
13 Things to Do in Palm Springs from the Viewpoint of a Resident
One of the reasons I developed the Palm Springs Insider Guide was that visitors assumed we were a place where we only had golf courses...
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Kathy Condon
Mar 18, 20233 min read
Palm Springs Day Trip Includes Flowers and Art
Ready for Palm Springs day trip? Well, here's one I recently took and highly recommend. Plan a trip to The Flower Fields in Carlsbad,...
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Kathy Condon
Jan 2, 20233 min read
Things to Do in Palm Springs in the Winter
A new chapter in your life begins in January 2023, and a new chapter in the life of Palm Springs, California residents. With the month...
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Kathy Condon
Nov 28, 20224 min read
Agua Caliente Resort Casino The Show Hosts Tony Orlando
Tony Orlando performing at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino is a delightful evening. Highly recommend.
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Kathy Condon
Sep 12, 20224 min read
Washington and Oregon Attractions
Many of you followed my quasi-vacation to the Northwest, specifically Bellevue, Vancouver, Washington; Gearhart, Oregon; and Astoria,...
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Kathy Condon
Aug 2, 20224 min read
Luxury Spa in Palm Desert at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort
Spa in Palm Springs the JW Marriott Desert Springs is definitely worth a day pass.
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Kathy Condon
Jun 20, 20224 min read
Exploring Small Towns in California
Why Traveling to Small Cities Make Sense. What do you do when you go to small cities?
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Kathy Condon
Jun 6, 20224 min read
Traveling in the high Desert Left Us in Awe
I have a friend who is a photographer and adventurous as I am. In fact, on this last adventure, she turned and said to me, "We are such...
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Kathy Condon
May 26, 20225 min read
Buellton a Stop on Highway 101
Those who know me weren't surprised that I would decide to make a 247-mile one-way road trip from Palm Springs. Admittedly, Buellton a...
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Kathy Condon
May 18, 20224 min read
Palm Springs Garage and Estate Sales
In case you haven't heard, many Palm Springs, California, residents hunt for the perfect accessories for their homes at garage and estate...
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Kathy Condon
Apr 28, 20225 min read
First Time Coachella Visitor Tips
It all started with my frustration with locals not being able to see the artwork that graces the grounds of Coachella at the Indio Polo...
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