The Living Desert in Palm Desert, California

My Hubby took me to the Living Desert just down the road from our house in Palm Desert.  Most people who know me know how much I love going to the beach but I have a new favorite!  What a beautiful place and wonderful way to spend the day.  It is like crossing a botanical garden (desert version of course) with a zoo and then adding a few other features in besides. 

We spent most of the day there yesterday and was only able to see part of it.  I am more excited about getting a membership; I am going to love being able to explore the shady paths and bright desert scenes on a regular basis.  I hope my pictures do it justice (please note these images are copyrighted.)

 

Scene along the main path at the Living Desert, Palm Desert, California

One of the paths that branch off of the main one in the Living Desert

One of the paths that is off the main road lined with native Cacti at Living Desert

Elk (at least I think can't remember) at Living Desert

Giraffes at Living Desert

Closeup of Giraffe at Living Desert

Topographic Map Sculpture at Living Desert  PS for Palm Springs

Model Train at Living Desert

Carousel at Living Desert

Carousel at the Living Desert

Weather Center at the Living Desert, Palm Desert California

I'm Going To Soak Up The Sun - Upcycled Repurposed ReLoved

Sending some SoCal sun to my family and friends living in the frozen tundra.  Winter will be over soon but maybe we can help warm things up right now.  I hope you enjoy!

Chick in the Grass Upcycled Egg Cup Pincushion from antsAccessories at http://ow.ly/kbgfS

Upcycled Wood ready to hang plaque yellow orange pink graffiti bird girl 4x10 from SweetIssues at http://ow.ly/kbftw

2oz. mini YELLOW sunny STAR JAR // upcycled constellation nightlight from heysp at http://ow.ly/kbcE4

Upcycled Vintage Mirror Wall Sconce in Yellow from Erindee at http://ow.ly/kbeSI

Yellow Daisies Repurposed Book Upcycled Dictionary Art Vintage Book Print Recycled Vintage Dictionary Page Buy 2 Get 1 FREE from StayGoldMedia at http://ow.ly/kbeJH

5 Handmade Gift Tags - Nickelodeon's Spongebob Yellow Signature Pattern - Upcycled - Free Shipping US from ButterflyInTheAttic at http://ow.ly/kbgUU

Granny's Garden Upcycled Shopper - Vintage Yellow and Orange Floral Terrycloth and Cotton Market / Eco Friendly Grocery Bag - OOAK from SandBagsDesign at http://ow.ly/kbfgY

Love Trapeze Upcycled Skirt from FunkyPenguinProducts at http://ow.ly/kbfGE

Upycled tshirt dress with triangle patterns, Backless yellow mini dress, Yellow beach dress from TheElephantPink at http://ow.ly/kbgO2

Yellow floral hair clip upcycled fabric from fairyshadow at http://ow.ly/kbdPz

Upcycled Vintage Earrings -- Vintage Yellow Flowers, Honey Calcite, 14k Gold Filled, Shabby Chic Whimsical Earrings -- ((Rita Earrings)) from EricaLeilaniDesigns at http://ow.ly/kbdKh

Upcycled Nine West yellow hip purse attaches to belt Loops - Great for dancing, rodeos, amusement parks from AnBdesigns at http://ow.ly/kbd7B

Shag Scarf Necklace - Upcycled Yellow Jersey Fabric Necklace - Eco Friendly Yellow Scarf from EcoShag  at http://ow.ly/kbcnC

Honeybee yellow and black 13" arm warmers made from felted upcycled wool sweaters from Little Dog Studio at http://ow.ly/kbbYM

Yellow Bridesmaids Earrings Recycled Yellow Glass Marble Earrings with Sterling Silver Set of 3 from Marblry at http://ow.ly/kbad4

Found Object Jewelry- Yellow and Black Upcycled Pin from Tanith at http://ow.ly/kbeb1