The thwack of a golf club, the hum of the wind buffeting towering sand dunes, the splash of a dive into a glistening pool—the desert region is a sensory feast. Death Valley National Park holds the record for hottest temperature ever recorded (129°F in 1913), while the deserts of 约书亚树 National Park feature giant boulders and alien-like yucca plants. At Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, discover perfect night skies, 插槽峡谷, 和春天的野花. The 更大的棕榈泉 region boasts great golfing, 豪华的度假村, 世界级的购物, and midcentury modern architecture.