Palm Springs Life Magazine August 2026

Palm Springs Life August 2026

Best of the Best
The Coachella Valley’s favorite places,  identified by the locals who know them best.

Magic Bus Camp
A weekend campout celebrates friendships forged  behind the wheel of  vintage Volkswagens.
Story by Ronald Ahrens
Photography by Drew Martin

 Art
Rancho Mirage artist  Jim Egan revisits the life of  a pioneering writer and  advocate for Native rights.
Story by Steven Biller

Garden
A fig  cutting becomes  a  yearslong  lesson in  letting  nature set  the pace.
Story by Ellen Alperstein
Photography by Fredrik Brodén

Animal Welfare
Can the Coachella Valley become a no-kill community? Local advocates think so.
Story by Shane Elizabeth
Photography by Ashley Chruszcz

The Guide
Your source for the best eats, events, attractions, and things to do in  the desert  this summer.