It began as a relaxing bolthole for Hollywood stars and haven for the wealthy seeking clean, clear air, plenty of outdoor dining by night and endless golf. And it still is, this pampered and relaxed resort of six widely-spaced, low-rise communities, a two-hour drive from Los Angeles Airport. It rarely rains, yet underground water makes the desert bloom…. Continue reading
Posts tagged San Gorgonio Wind Park
Strange companions catch change of wind
Edom Hills is a gale of a distance from Watchfield, but these two places are positive, and unlikely, case studies of how things might be in the wide open spaces of energy hungry nations. Edom sits at the head of the San Gorgonio Pass, close to Palm Springs in California. The blades of eight Clipper… Continue reading →
Star's choice for easy living, out in the desert
There’s something missing in Palm Springs, and at first it’s hard to pin it down. Wailing police sirens? Didn’t hear one. Garish lights flooding the desert night? Not there: the community dims the illumination so nearby Mt Palomar can better see the stars. Long lines of well-known coffee shops and fast food outlets? Search in… Continue reading →