Show AN I 1 adv fv F v 1 U bica A 5 sunset gunset on the D desert es e s ert pain palms the word oasis and it n IMS I 1 c la 11 0 injures up P in I 1 tile the mind thoughts lac I 1 0 of the sahara desert in africa I 1 thoughts of lof a cluster of palms sw I 1 I 1 sheltering a bubbling spring a place of coolness in a region of blinding heat cicat an exotic and romantic spot in a country ruled over by a picturesque sheik so it Is something of a surprise to learn that there Is a genuine oasis in the united states a scenic spot in our land of many natural wonders that Is unique in the new world and that cannot be duplicated except in the old that esthe Is the oasis of palm springs on the edge adge of the colorful coachella Coa chella valley in south jern ican california around it stretches the colorado desert with its ever shifting sand dunes lent enticing icing mirages delicate wild flowers and unique plant life throughout the year the sun drenches the land with its warm rays directly in back backof of the vil village I 1 age rise the precipitous walls walla of the mighty san jacinto mountains reaching skyward to a height of almost two miles and here Is where the miracle exists the peaks of the san jacintos are covered with snow almost the year round one may stand in the village and gaze on engaging panoramas of desert scenery feel the vibrant rays of the sun turning his skin to a nut brown hue and then look upward to see a mountain covered with snow appearing almost close enough to touch in the clear desert air the desert Is a colorful rainbow like like place dominated by vivid purple lines hues when sunset creeps over the sandy land there Is no more beautiful sight fi in all the world the sands aglow jdith with varied tints which blend gracefully into the ithe lengthening shadows one of the wonder spots of palm springs Is 9 palm canyon whose yawning mouth forms a beautiful backdoor back door for the lage palm canyon on Is a winding gorge lined on both sides with tall graceful palms these palms native of tills this locality are of the washington Fill fera variety and their origin will probably be forever a mystery eminent scientists believe that they date from a previous geologic age as these are the only palms indigenous to the united states the canyon Is filled with thousands of these desert sentinels which rise to ing heights and extend many miles up the canyon through tills this gruve grove of stately palms flows a cool murmuring stream hearing bearing out the old I 1 arabian Ar ablan proverb that A palm shall grow with alts feet in water and its head in the fiery furt fur nace lance of heaven it Is expected that the ex trance of tills this canyon together with portions of murray and andreas canyons will bo be made into a national monument preserving for posterity the virgin splendor of this subtropical sub tropical wonderland this Is but one of the picturesque canyons in tills vicinity the place abounds in beautiful back country ravines each with its different scenic attractions and legends that have come down through the ages from the ancestors of the cahuilla indians andreas canyon named after a chieftain of ithe tile tribe that inhabited tills this region in earliest days still contains relies relics of forgotten times it like palm canyon cannon Is tile the home of many gorgeous palms one ai would all id not expect to find a coral reef in this desert land but such Is 13 the name of a mountain wall on the southwestern side of the kniley iley there Is no real coral deposit here heie of curse but the vanishing water of an ancient I 1 sea left a quantity of calcium carbonate closely resembling coral and so the queer appellation was bestowed on the place the devils garden carden Is an aptly named mesa a short distance from the village here Is to be found a concentrated growth of all varieties of cacti including the plump barrel cacti those mater filled life libi savers of the deserts whose value the government has set at 23 25 per cactus theatergoers the world over have thrilled to the sight of a romantic desert chieftain charging over a dune on his trusty dusty mount las As depicted in the films these dunes look for all tile the world like the sands of the sahara which they represent the ever shifting sand dunes near palm springs have been tile the background tor for many a desert cinema production the great masses of sand with their wind ruf fled furrows are it a memorable sight to see canyon named for the evil spirit of tile the Ca cahuilla builla indians has hag maffy many interesting geological formations A short distance up the canyon a beautiful waterfall tumbles down to the weary traveler just orf off the desert tills this cool spray of water appears like a mirage other notable F spots pots of interest aroun around di ralin palm springs are canyon the trall two bunell bunch rating palms thousand palm canyon snow creek canyon seven palms painted canyon murray canyon mission creek I 1 canyon magnesia spring cannon the garnet and hidden spring canyon the salton sen sea one of tile the queerest of na turns pranks la Is located nt at tile the south end of the r R P V aa eu N a wild verbinia Verbi Ver binas on desert Deser fc palm aprin sprin springs sC california alifornia Tah Teh falls Conc liella valley A great inland sea it Is the lowest body of water in the united states and Is feet below sea level it was formed by overflow of the colorado river and I 1 Is now a fis hermans and fowl huC huntzis hun teis paradise its boulant surface permits many unusual aquatic feats but the unique location of palm springs does not begin to tell the story of this fascinating land of rare raie allurement tills this enchanting village which in the past decade has hag been aroused from the doldrums of a sleepy watering place to the position of americas foremost desert resort the history of palm springs does not go back to antiquity in fact the village Is comparatively ively vely new it Is believed that the indians of the southwest camped around the warm springs in the days before tile the era of the white ma man n to copt capt juan bautista de anza ana probably goes the honor of bring boing the first white man to visit palm springs this vallant valiant spanish conquistador lead an oN overland erland expedition from sonora mexico to the coast of california in 1771 however it was not until 18 that any definite government survey was made of this region legion in that year icar a party under lieutenant williamson made a survey of the coachella Coa chella valley and palm springs actual settlements were not made until during the early coincident with the opening of regular traffic on the southern pacific lines to doctor murray one of the early settlers goes the credit of establishing the first hostelry at palm springs situated opposite the present site of 0 the desert inn it attracted many visitors though it Is now vanished the year 1009 saw the opening of a tiny wayside inn by sirs mrs nellie coffman ColT nun from tills this modest beginning was destined to grow the world w orld famous desert inn palm springs became known as an ideal place for rest and relaxation and gradually through the years icara has grown to its present P position as americas foremost desert resort now there are three other fine hotels the highest type of american plan accommodations the oasis tile the el mirador and the deep well guest ranch complete the palm springs hotel foursome the el mirador Ml rador the last of tile the quartet to be erected Is n colorful gem of moorish architecture from its tower which rears itself skyward like a desert sentinel one may obtain a most con and inspiring view of the desert tile tho development of palm palin springs from a sleepy little village to its present position as americas foremost do desert sort resort has been nothing short of phenomenal referred Ilef erred to as the Vill village it Ls b perhaps the most interesting village in the arld from octo october her until june the fine hotels are the gathering places for the socially elite during the winter season desert lovers tile the world over lef caving iving behind them the nole noise and bustle of th the rity rome come to palm springs for relaxation comfortable informal atmosphere mo sphere and healthful climate tile the success ot of any resort Is predicated upon three things scenery sc ener elli hate and recreational facilities palm springs may be said to be bountifully endowed with all although it Is 13 the enchanting natural surroundings which gain tor for the oasis its widespread wide spread tame fame predicate number two in the success of EL a resort Is a ell climate mate there to Is scarcely a spot in the united states where the lioney honey laden words describing southern Cali fornias climate as broadcast to the winds minds by the zealous chambers of commerce lime have not penetrated southern Cali fornias perennial sud shine Is an accepted fact the average noonday temperature at palm springs Is 81 degre degrees egi the average night temperature Is 45 thew these two figures readily tell the story of tile the resorts ell climate enate an ever present s sun u n that tans yet jet not so torrid as to blister a benevolent bene sun that drenches this magic land with ft ath its golden rays sunset on the desert Is truly a magnificent sight to behold the warm sun slowly fades behind mount san jacinto vivid rainbow like colors slant over the desert stretches sti etches golden shafts of sunlight brighten the distant hills As night comes on you watch natch the biggest of moons slowly rise from the lak ink black depths of fir far mountain ranges to cast a calm glow over the surrounding desert high overhead over licad of 0 twinkling stars wink down thousands upon thousands more than you have ever seen fogs have never been known to visit the sheltered valley and the average seasons rainfall Is only inches recreational facilities Is the third item which enters into the making of a resort all life at palm springs Is of course lived out of doors there being such a wealth of scenery in the vicinity of the oasis it la Is the natural thing for the visitor to tike take in ns as much as possible horseback riding Is one of the favorite means of recreation le although there are good motor roads to the principal points of interest strange to say there are two regulation golf courses in tills this desert lind land entirely grass covered with sand gand traps au all naturel swimming in the open air fresh water pools Is another delight dell glit to palm springs visitors moonlight bathing ling has become one of tile the resorts most famous attractions tennis Is also a favorite at the oasis the indians ad add ra aa interesting atmosphere to palm I 1 springs tile the remnants lem nants of the desert tribe of the Calin illas live on a n reservation just east cast of tile the village and are a contented and picturesque band they I 1 hey are numbered among tile the mission indians rind and have long been christian iced an indian pageant Is staged each year during dm ing november at the mouth of Tali canyon can on against a majestic background of striking rock formations a dramatic story of indian folklore fol kloie Is unfolded although every ever modern modem convenience Is available at palm springs the village refuses to become el tilled find and retains a picturesque and charming rusticity an informal atmosphere prevails and the citizenry Is of an easygoing easy going complacent tilo though ligh not indolent nature there has appeared frequently in tills this story the word desert arid and it Is the natural impulse when one roads reads the word to think of barren waste lands yet for certain types of agriculture no more fertile spot exists in all the world than tile the desert of palm springs indio 20 miles east cast of tile tho village Is known throughout the united states as the home of the dog deg let noor late date years ms ngo ago ane southern Sout lern ern pacific lines which by b tho the way la IS tile the only railroad line having a station at palm n springs after affer repented repeated failures elsewhere pl planted the first of these palms in indio and they were found to bear fruit now there e ar aej thousands of acres of these dite date bearing palms this locality Is also famous for its buclous grapefruit so rich 11 IB sugar content that it need not be sweetened by union |