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SoCal Wanderer
Where to Explore the Wonders of the High Desert Beyond Joshua Tree National Park
It's not too late to explore the High Desert this year, but you won't be the only squeezing in a last-minute trip. Here are five lesser-known destinations that offer all the the wonders of the High Desert without the big crowds.
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In the Desert, Henry Ford's Strongman Finds His Artist's Heart
From stopping union uprisings for Henry Ford to a desert landscape painter, Harry Bennett wasn’t just a militaristic figure in corporate America but also, strangely, a skilled artist.
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SoCal Wanderer
Six Easy, Lesser-Known Excursions at Anza-Borrego
There's more to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park than the wildflower blooms. Avoid the crowds and explore six of Anza-Borrego's lesser-known gems.
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Artbound
Before Bob Ross: Jon Gnagy Was America's First TV Art Teacher
As America’s first TV artist debuting in 1946, Jon Gnagy was a predecessor to the now-trendy Bob Ross. Hundreds of artists and artists credit him as their inspiration, from New York contemporary artist Allan McCollum to Andy Warhol.
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SoCal Wanderer
8 Tips to Exploring SoCal Deserts Without Getting Stuck
Though breathtaking and spectacular, SoCal deserts present a special set of challenges even for the most seasoned traveler. Here are some tips to make sure that your next desert trip is a safe journey.
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SoCal Wanderer
Where to Explore the Coachella Valley Outdoors (Before It Gets Too Hot)
Whether you’re an off-roader, a two-legged trekker or even an earthquake tourist, here are five great outdoor destinations in the Coachella Valley — no festival pass needed.
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Artbound
The Real World of Transcendentalist Agnes Pelton
Agnes Pelton’s Cat City home is no majestic artist enclave, but unable to drive, she still found her mystic inspirations in her small hometown. Walk in her shoes.
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Artbound
No LSD Required: The Electric Landscapes of Sharon Ellis
Sharon Ellis' luminous landscapes draw on nearly the whole history of landscape painting. Think American Luminists, Charles Burchfield and his "animated landscapes" and even Light and Space artists James Turrell and Robert Irwin.