HORSEBACK RIDING & HORSE SHOWS
COYOTE
RIDE 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 bushes. All of our
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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
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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.
HUMMER TOURS ADVENTURE
HUMMER - DESERT TOURS
Our
bright yellow Hummers are recognizable as soon as you come to
our sun-drenched part of the world. We have the only OPEN AIR
Hummers in the desert to let you experience the REAL DESERT. Journey
with us far from the world of traffic and noise to a place off
the beaten track. We offer daily tours into the canyons of the
San Andreas Fault as well as into the heart of Joshua Tree National
Park. We stop at the 3rd largest Palm Oasis in the world and visit
places very few are ever privileged to see. Our guides are experts
in the geology and the natural history of the area. Accept no
substitute for the Hummer experience. The Hummer is known for
its unmatched smooth performance in the open desert and offers
more legroom and space for its passengers. Due to the popularity
of our tours, early reservations are strongly recommended...more
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WINE TASTINGS WILD
FOR THE VINE
Wild for the Vine is a unique Palm Springs wine store that has
a lot to offer. We sell small production boutique wines of all
varietals of all around the world. We also do fabulous wine tastings
every day we're open! Taste a couple wines at no charge, or taste
our full flight of 4 wines and receive a full glass of your favorite
for only $10 (see our PalmSprings.com 25% Special Discount). During
our wine tasting, we educate our customers about varietals, fermentation
processing of each wine and the best way to taste wine ...more
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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 ...more
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
can be viewed ...more
DANCE LESSONS
PASEO
BALLROOM
There
is no one sexier than a good dancer...
Located on beautiful El Paseo in Palm Desert, the Paseo Ballroom
Dance Studio teaches a variety of classic and modern dances. Under
the tutelage of Dance Master Tanya Phillips-Fordham you can choose
the Viennese Waltz, ChaChaCha, Rumba, Samba, Salsa, Bolero, Night
Club Two-Step, Swing (East and West), Disco or the Argentine Tango!
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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. Upcoming
festival dates are January 5 - 16, 2006. 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
The Coachella Valley is a hiker's dream of canyons
and pathways.
Indian Canyon
- Cahuilla Indians 760-345-5673
The Sierra ClubSaturday
and Sunday in season
760-321-5778.
Coachella Valley Hiking Club
- weekends year-round, plus some week days (Nov.-May)
760-345-6234.
Palm Springs
Aerial Tramway, 54 miles of trails
in Mt. San Jacinto Wilderness.
Day permits at Ranger Station in Long
Valley. 760-327-0222.
Overnight permits at State Park Headquarters
in Idyllwild. 909-659-2607
WATER ACTIVITIES
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 adults, $2 children 4-12, 3 and
under are free with paid adult. 25 swims for $20 cards available.
760-323-8278. |