Experience the Wildflowers and Native Species of the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument

Learn about the wildflowers and desert-adapted shrubs and trees that inhabit the proposed Chuckwalla National Monument landscape. Explore a photo wildflower tour including pink sand verbena, white dune evening primrose, and yellow desert sunflowers, and learn more about these and other species.
WATCH: Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Local Community Members Call on Pres. Biden to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument

WATCH: Tribal Leaders, Elected Officials, and Local Community Members Call on President Biden to Designate Chuckwalla National Monument
Get to Know the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument: Painted Canyon and Mecca Hills Area

The proposed monument includes the popular Mecca Hills area, known for its Painted Canyon hike. These lands are beloved by locals from the east Coachella Valley for hiking, picnicking, camping and stargazing.
Get to Know the Proposed Chuckwalla National Monument: Bradshaw Trail National Back Country Byway

The Bradshaw Trail is a remnant of a formative period in the history of the desert Southwest. The route was originally created and traveled by Native Americans and was utilized by the Cahuilla, Halchidhoma, Maricopa Peoples, and other Native American groups.