It was the Christmas holidays in 2005 that we went to Palms Springs hoping for some snow that my three year old daughter was so eager to see. But there was no snow to be seen. So, we went on a quick half-day visit to Joshua tree National Park. .....and she loved the family of Yucca trees and a gorgeous sunset. I had a great time with my camera too. In the end, we all came back home happy. We have to wait untill the next holidays for snow. The disadavntage of living in Southern California.........