The Coachella Valley would be dust dry desert were it not for the geological faults that run through here. The faults cause water to percolate to the surface in spots and these oases have attracted humans and wildlife for thousands of years. Most of the original water holes are now parts of gated communities and golf courses. But Palm Canyon in the city of Palm Springs has been miraculously preserved. It is managed by the Aqua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians who were here first. Visitors can walk on mountain trails through the original California Palms for miles with no sign of human habitation in sight.