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One of California’s Coolest Desert Towns Has Upgraded Motels and Quirky Shops—and It’s Right Next to a National Park

Once known only for its military base, Twentynine Palms now draws artists, chefs, and stargazers.

5 Albums I Can’t Live Without: Jim Ward of Sparta

Name Jim Ward Best known for I’m not really sure what I am best known for…depends on who knows me, I guess. I started At the ...