This area gets more than 300 days of sunshine in an average year, which makes for great weather for golf and other outdoor sports and recreation. Local activities include hiking, camping and fishing in any of several man-made lakes or ponds found throughout the Valley.

The Desert Sands Golf Course is a par 65, 18-hole golf course. It is equipped with practice facilities and a driving range for those who want to brush up their game. This Arthur Jack Snyder-designed course is a fun course to play no matter your ability level.