Hiking/Outdoor Activities

MOTORIZED AND OTHER TOURS

Adventure Hummer Tours
Take a tour aboard our open-air H1 Hummers. Pick-ups offered at all desert hotels. Excursions include San Andreas Fault and Joshua Tree National Park.
877.656.2453
www.adventurehummer.com

Big Wheel Tours
All types of bicycles for rent including road bikes, mountain bikes, and cruiser bikes with delivery available. Call our Rental Department at 760-802-2236. Explore the desert by jeep, foot or bicycle with our expert naturalist guides. Hotel pick-up and drop-off available.
760.779.1837
www.bwbtours.com

Covered Wagon Tours
There is no better way to get a close-up look at the Palm Springs area desert than via an authentic Covered Wagon Tour. After the tour enjoy a delicious Western BBQ cookout with live entertainment.
800.367.2161
Hours: based on daily reservations for evening and or dinner
www.coveredwagontours.com

Desert Adventures Jeep Eco-Tours
Whether you’re seeking adventure, Native American history and culture, old mining lore, nature, ethno-botany, geology, or panoramic vistas, Desert Adventures offers a program for you.
760.340.2345 or 888.440.5337
www.red-jeep.com

Elite Land Tours
Explore wilderness areas in the safety and comfort of Hummer H2s. Excursions include San Andreas Fault, Joshua Tree National Park, Desert Sampler, and Palm Springs City Tour.
760.318.1200
www.elitelandtours.com

ATTRACTIONS

Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center
The Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center's primary mission is to rehabilitate and release wild birds. The wetlands on the premise provide a natural area where nature can be observed, studied and enjoyed. The public education and recreation opportunities of this facility are enhanced by a partnership with the wetlands and Coachella Valley Wild Bird Center
760.347.2647
45-500 Van Buren Street
Hours: Monday – Sunday 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Call for bird watch appointments
www.coachellavalleywildbirdcenter.org.

Indian Canyons
Five miles from the center of Palm Springs, the centuries-old beauty of Andreas, Murray and Palm Canyons remains untouched by time. With its abundant palms contrasting with stark rocky gorges and barren desert landscape, the 15-mile-long Palm Canyon is one of the most beautiful spots in Western North America. The onsite Trading Post, picnic grounds, hiking and horse trails are open daily.
760.325.3400
www.theindiancanyons.com

The Living Desert
Located in Indian Wells and Palm Desert, this 1,200-acre preserve offers a one-of-a-kind experience for all ages. The Living Desert is home to more than 450 animals – from giraffes to iguanas – and a diversity of native plant species, several interpretive exhibits, scenic hiking trails, a G-Scale Model Train Display, Tennity Wildlife Hospital & Conservation Center, and so much more.
760.346.5694
www.livingdesert.org

Moorten Botanical Garden
This famous desert attraction now boasts 3,000 species of desert cacti and other desert plants, and may be rented for weddings and special events.
760.327.6555
1701 South Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Board the world’s largest rotating tramcars for a two and one half mile ride up to a scenic pine forest and 54 miles of hiking trails. The Mountain Station features two restaurants, picnic area, exhibits, and gift shop. The Winter Adventure Center rents cross country skis and snowshoes, weather permitting.
800.515.TRAM or 760.325.1391
www.pstramway.com

Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument
This national monument protects the lofty heights above the Coachella Valley, as well as the precious biological, cultural, and geological treasurers they contain. The Visitor Center is located at 51-500 Highway 74 in Palm Desert.
760.862.9984
http://www.blm.gov/ca/st/en/fo/palmsprings/santarosa.html

DAY TRIPS

Idyllwild
Situated in a serene pine forest above the hustle and bustle of city life, Idyllwild is one of Southern California's best-kept secrets. Enjoy the fresh air, blue skies, wildlife and nature, and for one weekend in August, the world-famous annual Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines music festival www.idyllwildjazz.com

www.idyllwild.com

Joshua Tree National Park
Whether you are planning to stay several days or just a few hours, Joshua Tree National Park offers you a unique and wonderful experience with over one million acres of spectacular Mojave and Colorado Desert landscape. You can enjoy hiking and rock climbing, picnicking and camping, photographing, painting, sketching, or simply a pleasant drive while enjoying the dry climate and dramatic views.
760.367.5500
www.nps.gov/jotr/

COACHELLA VALLEY HIKING TRAILS
There are more than 120 hiking trails in and around the Palm Springs region. To learn more, visit www.hiking-in-ps.com and www.trails.com.

FRIENDS OF THE DESERT

http://www.desertmountains.org