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Introduction To Gay Palm Springs Annual Calendar of Events Casino Gaming Clubs / Lounges / Bars Maps / Directions Museums Must See Events Gay Restaurants Gay Outdoor Activities Photos Shopping Theatres Contact Us	Gay Palm Springs Outdoor Activities in Gay Palm Springs AAA Five Star Adventures Tour "Little Hollywood," the glamorous movie colony, and hear the history of Palm Springs in a discreetly unmarked coach. See over 50 Celebrity Homes Including those of Marilyn Monroe, Bob Hope, Clark Gable, Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra! Air-conditioned Jeep tours. Phone: (760) 320-1500 www.fivestaradventuresinc.com Adventure Hummer Tours Our desert tours are the best way to experience the park with our guides. Our expert guides are the best in the business and will entertain as well as educate you as you explore some of the most spectacular scenery in Southern California. 42335 Washington St #F121 Palm Desert CA 92211 Telephone: 760.285.0876 or Toll Free: 877.WE.HUMMER www.adventurehummer.com Aerial Tramway Palm Spring’s Aerial Tramway – One of the world’s most spectacular aerial rides with state-of-the-art rotating tramcars ascend to the Mountain Station at 8,516 feet from the valley floor. Mt. San Jacinto State Park, at the mountain’s top, offers 54 miles of hiking trails, and when snow falls, cross-country skiing and snow-tubing (rentals available). Tramway Drive – Chino Canyon off Highway 111 North Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 325-1391 www.pstramway.com Balloon Above the Desert Phone: (760) 776-5785 www.balloonabovethedesert.com Balloon: Rainbow Rider Balloons Join in a unique adventure as you soar over rolling hills enjoying the panoramic views of the desert and mountains of Southern California. Gypsy Flights Adventures P.O. Box 850 Crestline, CA 92325 (661) 538-1620 Office (213) 505-4237 Mobile www.rainbowriderballoons.com The Best of The Best Tours Tours of the first and second largest palm oasis with pools and waterfalls. Also, city/celebrity tours and our world famous windmill tour. Visit their website for new and upcoming events. 401 E Amado Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 320-1365 Fax: (760) 325-6726 www.thebestofthebesttours.com Big Wheel Bicycles Committed to the belief that a bicycle is an excellent mode of sightseeing. It allows you to see, smell and hear more than you would from behind the wheel of an automobile while at the same time creating the natural high that good, outdoor exercise produces. P.O. Box 4185 Palm Desert, CA 92261 Phone: (760) 779-1837 www.bwbtours.com Covered Wagon Tours of Coachella Valley Preserve Imagine yourself on a mule-drawn covered wagon like the early settlers experienced while traveling across our rugged desert landscape. There is no better way to get a close-up look at the Palm Springs area desert than a real Covered Wagon Tour. After the tour enjoy a delicious western barbecue with live entertainment. September to June Phone: (760) 347-2161 www.coveredwagontours.com Coyote Ridge Stable Just 20 minutes from Palm Springs! Horseback ride through the scenic foothills of Morongo Valley with breathtaking views of the San Gorgonio Mountains and Mount San Jacinto. Morongo Valley, CA Phone: (760) 363-3380 www.coyoteridgestable.com Crazy Horse Ranch A family owned ranch located just outside of Palm Springs that offers trail rides, private lessons and horse boarding. 50440 Cheyenne Trail Morongo Valley, CA 92256 Phone: (760) 831-6450 Fax: (760) 322-6770 www.crazyhorseranch.biz Desert Adventures Experience the REAL Desert on one of Desert Adventures' award-winning Jeep Eco-Tours of the San Andreas Fault or Joshua Tree National Park. Toll Free at 1-888-440-5337 www.red-jeep.com Dream Flights LLC Imagine floating as gently as a cloud above the glorious vistas of one of themost beautiful valleys in the world! Phone: (760) 321-5154 or (800) 933-5628 www.caladventures.com Garganoptics Private stargazing shows by reservation only. Goumet appitizers and complete dining around this stellar event. Indio, CA 92203 www.garganoptics.com Golfing Many courses available. www.palmsprings.com/golf.html Helicopter Tours HeliAir Phone: (760) 344-4321 or (760) 322-4354 Landelis Aviation Phone: (760) 329-6468 www.localhelicopters.net/California/Landells-Aviation-616.html Indian Canyons Long before Palm Springs was a city, the Cahuilla Indians settled in the canyons at the foot of the San Jacinto Mountains. They grew melons, squash, beans, and corn and gathered wild plants and seeds for shelter, medicine, food, and baskets. Evidence of their lives, particularly in petroglyphs and hollows carved into rock formations for food preparation, can be found in the Indian Canyons. For an inspiring hike among this rugged terrain, where rocks have been worn smooth by rushing snowmelt and indigenous palms have been allowed to naturally collect skirts of dried fronds, visit the canyons at the end of South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs. (760) 323-6018 www.theindiancanyons.com Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School "Take a walk on the wild side" and experience the exciting sport of rock climbing – an adventure that delivers elevated fun, breathtaking scenery, physical and mental stimulation with spiritual and emotional rewards. Rock climbing is quickly becoming one of our nation's fastest growing activities suitable for the entire family. So come join us and rediscover yourself in a way that you have never done before! Joshua Tree, CA 92252 Toll-Free: (800) 890-4745 Phone: (760) 366-4745 www.joshuatreerockclimbing.com Knott's Soak City Knott's Soak City Oasis Water Park and Uprising, the Rock Climbing Center. On Gene Autry Trail between Ramon Road and E. Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-0499 www.knotts.com The Living Desert A fascinating journey into the Deserts of the World and discover over 450 desert animals including coyotes, bighorn sheep, coatis, zebras, giraffes, leopards... 47-900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: (760) 346-5694 Fax: (760) 568-9685 www.livingdesert.org OffRoad Rentals Rentals and tours: quads, ATVs, dune buggies, Jeeps, jet skis. Fun for all ages, 6 to 96. Beginners/experienced. Easy rides, soft sand. Every day. 59-511 Highway 111 Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 325-0376 www.offroadrentals.com Palm Springs Limousine Phone: 1 (800) 355-7302 http://www.PalmSpringsLimo.com Platinum Helicopters Enjoy natures beautiful San Jacinto Mountains from the best vantage point around. See the beautiful lights at night throughout the valley. 145 South Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 760-322-6700 www.platinumhelicopters.com Sailplane Enterprises Motorless flight tours of the desert with FAA certified pilots departing from Desert Resorts Regional Airport in Thermal or Hemet-Ryan Airport. 4655 Whittier Ave. Hemet, CA 92545-9077 Phone: (951) 658-6577 www.sailplaneenterprises.com Shields Date Gardens Since 1924. Famous for date shakes, date ice cream, citrus. See the free movie "The Romance and Sex Life of the Date." 80-225 Highway 111 Indio, CA 92201 Phone: (760) 347-0996 Fax: (760) 342-3288 www.shieldsdates.com Smoke Tree Stables A visit to Smoke Tree Ranch is enhanced by an enjoyable morning or afternoon at Smoke Tree Stables, located on the southwest corner of our Ranch property. K.C. Johnson and his experienced wranglers will match you to the best horse for your riding level, and they will lead you on the tour of your choice. 2500 Toledo Avenue Palm Springs, CA 92264 Phone: (760) 327-1372 Fax: (760) 320-8361 www.smoketreeranch.com/smoketreestables.html Windmill Tours An Eco-Adventure of a lifetime! Learn about wind energy, a sustainable renewable energy source and other non-polluting power sources. 62990 20th Ave Palm Springs, CA 92262 (760) 251-1997 www.windmilltours.com Architectural Tours, Museums, Canyon & Desert Tours Architectural Tours Celebrity Tours of Palm Springs - Mid-Century Modern Classics, celebrity / movie star home tours. Phone: (760) 770-2700 The Art Place Offering a stellar collection of world-class contemporary art galleries, award-winning artisans, sophisticated interior design studios, and luxury home furnishing boutiques. 41-801 Corporate Way Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: (760) 837-1500 Fax: (760) 542-9435 www.theartplacepd.com * * * * * Agua Caliente Indian Reservation Canyons The Agua Caliente Indian Reservation includes three canyons for hiking and / or guided tours – Andreas Canyon, Murray and Palm Canyons. www.indian-canyons.com/Information.html Andreas Canyon Unusual rock formations, a hiking trail along a stream with picnic facilities. Grinding stones and caves once occupied by the Agua Caliente Band of Indians. www.indian-canyons.com/Andreas.html Tahquitz Canyon Recently reopened for visitors, Tahquitz Canyon has a hiking trail and guided tours. 500 West Mesquite Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 416-7044 http://www.tahquitzcanyon.com Murray Canyon Considered less accessible than Andreas Canyon and Palm Canyons, but with spectacular rock formations and caves. South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (800) 790-3398 Phone: (760) 325-3400 www.indian-canyons.com/Murray.html * * * * * Cabot's Indian Pueblo Museum Experience the "Oldest Green Museum in America." Cabot Yerxa was an artist, early Native American rights activist, Klondike gold rusher, theosophist, and homesteader. 67616 E Desert View Avenue Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240 Phone: (760) 329-7610 Fax: (760) 329-2738 www.cabotsmuseum.org Celebrity / Model / ‘Star’ Gazing The Hacienda at Warm Sands Registered guests enjoy sun bathing (clothing optional) at one of The Hacienda’s two swimming pools or in the Jacuzzi. Tours are always welcomed. 586 Warm Sands Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (800) 359-2007 (760) 327-8111 http://www.thehacienda.com Coachella Valley Museum and Cultural Center Housed in a 1920's Mission-style adobe structure, the museum maintains rose, Japanese, and desert gardens with exhibits from Native American artifacts. 82-616 Miles Avenue Indio, CA 92202 Phone: (760) 342-6651 Fax: (760) 863-5232 www.coachellavalleymuseum.org Discovery Museum A hands-on museum where children learn and have fun while creating, exploring, and experimenting in a safe, caring setting. 71-701 Gerald Ford Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Phone: (760) 321-0602 Fax: (760) 321-1605 www.cdmod.org Joshua Tree National Park – Scenic Tour Joshua Tree National Park covers more than 1,238 square miles. Park elevations range from about 934 feet at Pinto Falls to 5,813 feet at Quail Mountain. This California desert country contains striking granite rock formations and beautiful mountain ranges which rise from the flat valley floor at about 1,800 feet above sea level to elevations above 5,000 feet. The park is know for its collection of Joshua Trees, cactuses, ocotillos, smoke trees, palo verde trees, pinion pines and Mojave yuccas. The largest animal in the park is the desert bighorn sheep. Park Information Inquiries 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 Phone: (760) 367-5500 Phone: (760) 367-7511 www.nps.gov/jotr The Living Desert Touring the Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park. 47-900 Portola Avenue Palm Desert / Indian Wells, CA Phone: (760) 346-5694 http://www.livingdesert.org Moorten Botanical Garden Located at the southern end of Palm Canyon Drive, the Moorten Botanical Gardens and Cactarium is a favorite Palm Springs attraction and the enduring legacy of Patricia and Chester "Cactus Slim" Moorten. Both shared a love of the Desert and its beauty, plants and wildlife. 1701 South Palm Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: (760) 327-6555 Palm Springs Air Museum One of the largest collections of flying WWII aircraft. Focus on history and education about WWII aviation. Three hangars; 56,000 square feet of space available for private functions. 745 N Gene Autry Trail Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 778-6262 Fax: (760) 320-2548 www.palmspringsairmuseum.org Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Coachella Valley's scenic mountain backdrop covering 272,000 acres from sea level to 10,834 feet atop Mt. San Jacinto. Over 200 miles of hiking trails. 51-500 Highway 74 Palm Desert, CA 92260 Phone: (760) 862-9984 Fax: (760) 833-7199 www.palmspringslife.com/santarosa	Gay Palm Springs is presented by The Hacienda at Warm Sands the award-winning luxurious gay male resort hotel in Gay Palm Springs

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