HORSEBACK
RIDING & HORSE SHOWS
Coyote Ridge Stable
Coyote Ridge Stable has been in business for over
15 years. Owned and operated by Sue Lund and Sally
Ellis, who along with several of the horses volunteer
their time with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s
Mounted Search and Rescue. Our guided trail rides
take you through the canyons of Morongo Valley,
with beautiful views of the San Gorgonio mountains
and Mt. San Jacinto. At 3200 ft. elevation our mountainous
terrain offers abundant wildlife and plant species.
Experience magnificent golden eagles, red tailed
hawks, and kestrels soaring high above, or perhaps
see coyote pups at play, and listen to covies of
Gambel's quail chirping under the cover of creosote
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Crazy Horse Ranch
Picture yourself on a relaxing horseback ride at sunset surrounded by breathtaking mountain views! Crazy Horse Ranch is a family owned ranch located just outside of Palm Springs that offers trail rides, private lessons, and horse boarding. Owner Jacklyn Barrett, a Wyoming native, has lived with horses her entire life. She takes a "Natural" approach to her horses and takes special care in training and bonding with them. Jacklyn will teach you the ropes to ensure that your ride is an unforgettable experience. Perfect for adults and children alike, Crazy Horse Ranch also offers ...more
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The
Indio Desert Circuit Horse Show
Held January 26 thru March 12th, the Desert Circuit
is largest hunter/jumper event West of the Mississippi.
PALM
SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
Palm
Springs Tramway Tickets
Cars depart at least every half hour from 10 a.m.,
Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. weekends and holiday periods.
Last car for the Palm Springs TRAM is up is 8 p.m. with the last car down at
9:45 p.m.
Five towers support four 1-7/8" steel cables
as well as four hauling cables, two auxiliary cables
and a communications cable. The first tower is the
tallest at 214' high; Tower Number Four is the shortest
at 56 1/2' high. The weight of steel in the five
towers totals 263 tons; the weight of the 11 cables
totals 330 tons. The maximum span between towers
is 3,455' between Towers 3 and 4.
BUY LIFT TICKETS
ONLINE!
CAR
SHOWS
Palm
Springs Exotic Car Auctions
By 1981, Keith McCormick had already become a successful
entrepreneur in his native United Kingdom, but he
longed to realize a dream to move to Palm Springs,
California and devote his time entirely to his family...and
his cars. In 1985, Keith hosted his very first Palm
Springs exotic car auction. Today, the Palm Springs
Exotic Car Auctions have become a world famous Palm
Springs tradition. Keith McCormick's relentless
dedication to excellence and integrity has produced
one of the most prestigious, respected, and successful
car auctions in America
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SPORTFISHING
& WHALE WATCHING
Newport
Landing
A short 90 minure drive from Palm Springs, Newport
Landing offers world class sportfishing and whale
watching off of Newport and Laguna Beach. Our fishing
trips fish Laguna Beach coastline, Catalina Island,
and many other destinations. Yellowtail to 40lbs,
halibut, white sea bass, red snapper, and many more.
Hundreds of fish per trip is not uncommon. Giant
Blue Whales, Grey whales, dolphin, several other
species of whale, seals, and many other marine creatures
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FESTIVALS
& FAIRS
The Palm
Springs International Film Festival presents
more than 200 films from over 60 countries and hosts
over 200 film making guests for its program of screenings,
seminars, tributes and special events. The annual
Black Tie Awards Gala honors such stellar talent
as Nicole Kidman, Liam Neeson, Kevin Spacey, Samuel
L. Jackson, Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, John Travolta,
Scarlett Johansson, Sean Connery and Susan Sarandon.
Information: 760.778.8979
Held annually around St. Valentine's Day, the Riverside
Date Festival began as a celebration of the
date harvest. 800-863-8247
HIKING
& SIGHTSEEING TOURS
The
Coachella Valley is a hiker's dream of canyons and
pathways.
Indian Canyon
- Cahuilla Indians 760-345-5673
Happy Traveler RV Park
Community hikes Wed.
(Nov. - Mar.)
211 West Mesquite 760-325-7530
The Sierra Club
Saturday and Sunday in season
760-321-5778
Coachella Valley Hiking
Club - weekends year-round, plus some week
days (Nov. - May)
760-345-6234
Joshua
Tree National Park Tours
Joshua Tree National Park Adventure - This tour
takes you to one of the nation's most outstanding
wilderness treasures, Joshua Tree National Park
you will use a rugged back country trail through
the Little San Bernadino Mountains to take clients
from the Colorado Desert to over 4000 feet elevation
in the Mojave Desert. You will be treated to magnificent
unspoiled desert vistas, spectacular rock formations,
unique plant and animal life, and outstanding geology.
JOSHUA TREE JEEP TOURS
Palm
Springs Aerial Tramway, 54 miles of hiking trails in
Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness. Get Day Permits at Ranger Station in Long Valley. 760-327-0222. Get Overnight Permits at State Park Headquarters in
Idyllwild. 909-659-260
WATER
ACTIVITIES
Knott's
Soak City Water Park - Open: March 13
thru Sept 26th - Located in the heart of Palm Springs,
Knott's Soak City Palm Springs offers a great way
to beat the heat of our warm, Southern California
summers. The theme of the water park is inspired
by the California surf culture of the 1950's, with
old Woodie cars, surf music, the roar of the water
and the smell of tanning lotion. Knott's Soak City
palm Springs is all about thrills, chills, and making
a big splash! - Soak City will be open all Summer.
1500 S. Gene Autry Trail
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 327-0499
BUY
SOAK CITY TICKETS ONLINE!
Palm Springs Swim Center
- Located in Sunrise Park on Sunrise Way
and Ramon Rd., the Palm Springs Swim Center features
a 50-meter Olympic-size public pool, two 1-meter
diving boards, one 3-meter board, spacious lawns,
sun deck and a separate section for children. The
temperature is maintained at 80-84 degrees. Instruction
for all ages.
Open
April - Sept. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Oct.-Mar. 11 a.m.-3
p.m. Night swimming in summer. Admission $3.50 adults,
$2.50 children 4-12, 3 and under are free with paid
adult. Swim card is $49 for 25 swims and requires
a membership to purchase. 760-323-8278
BICYCLING
See our Bike
and Rollerblade paths.
WILDFLOWERS
Palm Springs Wildflowers
Viewing Locations - The
Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office offers several
great locations for wildflower viewing for those
looking for a scenic drive. While the wildflower
bloom is not as spectacular or intense as spring
of 2008 due to the late rainfall, there are sections
in eastern region of Riverside County that received
springs rain that have not seen any significant
amount since 2005. While this means you may not
encounter vast carpets of wildflowers, there is
a wider variety of species to look for while hiking.
