San Bernardino National Forest - Five wildernesses and over 500 miles of hiking trails.

Coachella Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Home to second largest grove of native fan and other delightfully varied desert habitats.

Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge - Huge inland salt marsh where many, many birds overwinter, including tropical species you won't see any other place north of the Mexican border.

Palm Springs - You'll either hate or love this enclave that exists to golf. At any rate, it's worth a pit stop.

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