Palm Springs Outdoor Adventures
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Many of us think of Palm Springs as a destination for the rich and famous, but toss that mind set out or you’ll miss the exhilarating outdoor adventures you can have around this desert oasis. You don’t have to be a die hard to enjoy them, either. Here are just a few ideas to get the family outside during a Palm Springs vacation.
Big Wheel Bike Tour’s Earthquake Canyon Express is an unforgettable ride and it’s almost all downhill. Just about anyone who can ride a bicycle can enjoy this trip. Kids can be accommodated in tag-a-longs behind an adult bike. Descend 1200 feet in 20 miles through the heart of the San Andreas Fault on a quiet paved road that winds through narrow canyons down into the Mohave Desert. The rewards at the end are stunning views of Mt. San Jacinto and the Salton Sea and a unique and tasty date shake at the Oasis Date Gardens. It’s a great way to spend a day in the desert, see the sights and get some exercise, too.
Guided horseback rides are another Palm Springs adventure almost anyone can enjoy. The one to two hour trips into the Indian Canyons don’t require reservations and the scenery is unforgettable. Be a cowboy or cowgirl for a few hours and be sure to bring your camera.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway takes you up, up, up. Up two and and half miles from Chino Canyon on the north edge of Palm Springs to the top of San Jacinto Mountain. At over 10,000 feet, the climate is considerably cooler and often frosted with snow. Once on top, there are hiking trails, camping, guided nature walks, sledding, snowshoeing and cross country skiing, depending on the season. Pick a day when it’s sweltering on the valley floor and head up on the tram for thrilling views and refreshing temperatures. Take a live peek through the Tram Cams here.
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