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Mission Creek Preserve Trail – December 24, 2022
A relatively easy 3.2 mile out and back with just over 150 feet of elevation gain for a Christmas Eve hike. Temperature was in the mid 70’s (F) and there was a lovely breeze from the east-southeast. Kiara and Jax … Continue reading
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Joshua Tree – Split Rock Trail December 7, 2022
After reconnoitering with Joy and Larry, we decided that today’s hike would be Split Rock Trail, a 2-mile loop near Jumbo Rock and Skull Rock. It was a little cooler than in October with temps in the high 40’s to … Continue reading
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We Find Marilyn! – November 30, 2022
Every Thursday night, Palm Springs has a street fair where the close off four blocks of Palm Canyon Drive which is the center of downtown commerce and may excellent restaurants. They have arts, crafts, items for sale, entertainment and food … Continue reading
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Andreas Canyon – November 25, 2022
Another reconnaissance hike in the Indian Canyons. A 1-mile loop that Joni and I had on our list. Better yet, got to do it with Mollie, Olive and Bear! I keep using the same superlatives over and over so refer … Continue reading
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Coachella Nature Preserve – November 23, 2022
Another spot on the list of places to visit. Mollie, Olive and Bear here to enjoy it with us. A short 25-minute drive from Taos Ct. and we were there. Nice trails – a little crowded on the day before … Continue reading
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Living Desert Wild Lights – November 22, 2022
A very nice display of lights in a very nice venue …. with cocktails. Animals were all checking to see if they were getting paid overtime. The rhinos, giraffes, mountain sheep, springboks and the nocturnal varmints were out. About 1/3 … Continue reading
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Cathedral City Balloon Fiesta November 20, 2020
Billing itself as the sixth largest balloon fiesta in the world (but shooting higher) provided a fun Sunday morning experience. The balloons launched from the Aqua Caliente Casino lots and headed south southeast. A great location that allowed unlimited access … Continue reading
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Living Desert Part Deux – November 15, 2022
Gave Living Desert a try on a cooler morning and it worked out. More of the animals out and about. Also was a much cooler day for the human visitors. As such, it was more crowded than we have experienced, … Continue reading
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Palm Canyon – November 4, 2022
Our first hike without Larry and Joy. A short, relatively flat 2 miler up Palm Canyon located in the Agua Caliente Canyon Parks area just south of Palm Springs. Great geology! Great Scenery! Great palms everywhere. Met some interesting people. … Continue reading
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Painted Canyon – Part Deux – Little Painted Canyon Trail – October 21, 2022
Another great hike. 2.2 miles up and back in the canyon. Great geology, great scenery, great company. Another successful adventure.
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