The desert is a place of discovery — and July is the perfect month to uncover some of its lesser-known treasures. This special summer edition of The Guide is filled with ideas for places to see and things to do that might surprise you. You can surf, ice skate, or ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway (featured on this month’s cover), sample farm-to-table fare, play drag bingo, see impressionist art, and soak in mineral-rich water. Or if you simply want to experience desert standards like pool parties, luxe spas, stargazing, midcentury modern design, and bar-hopping, we’ve got the details on all those diversions, too.

Enjoy the complimentary digital edition of The Guide, and welcome to July in the desert courtesy of Palm Springs Life and Karen Lindell, Senior Editor

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