Celebrating 30 Years of California Desert Protection

UPDATE January 14, 2025–President Joe Biden officially designated Chuckwalla National Monument and Sáttítla Highlands National Monument, marking a historic moment for the protection of California’s rich cultural and natural heritage. Whitewater Preserve made a magnificient backdrop for celebrating 30 years of California Desert Protection with the Wildlands Conservancy on November 14, 2024. Under a canopy…

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Peggy Sue’s 50’s Diner: A Desert Delight

Originally built in 1947, the diner was your typical 1950s style eatery, catering to motorists making their way through the desert.

It was small— 3 booths and 9 counter stools— but managed to stick around for a while, despite being in one of the hottest places in the United States.

Peggy Sue and her husband Champ reopened the diner in 1987 and attempted to restore and preserve it in its original state. Before moving to the desert in 1981, Champ worked for Knott’s Berry Farm and Peggy Sue worked in the movies.

The diner was the perfect place to display their extensive collection of movie and TV memorabilia…

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