We have guests from around the world that vacation with us here in sunny Palm Springs. Although most guests just relax poolside all day long nude sunbathing, other guests are pretty active and enjoy hiking.
One of the nicest areas to hike is in the Indian Canyons. A newspaper recently had an article about the Indian Canyons. Unfortunately, you do have to wear clothes when you go hiking here. Indian Canyons is about 15 minutes from our resort.
Here is the story:
"Oasis in the desert
A trip to Indian Canyons near Palm Springs provides unforgettable scenery and learning experiences
If business or leisure travel leads you to the Palm Springs area, don't be reluctant to leave the perfectly manicured golf courses and swanky resort pools behind for a hike into the desert's stunning canyons.
The Agua Caliente band of Cahuilla Indians welcomes visitors to the Palm, Andreas, Murray and Tahquitz canyons, a recreation oasis incising the craggy slopes of the San Jacinto Mountains.
It's a chance to learn how the Cahuillas, who once camped in the canyons, expertly used the plants and wildlife native to the area. But it's the unforgettable scenery that will inspire you, long after you've packed your bags for home. And it's abundantly clear that the region was an oasis long before Hollywood hipsters made it their winter playground.
IF YOU GO
What: Indian Canyons at Agua Caliente Indian Reservation. There are four canyons not to miss: Palm Canyon and Andreas Canyon each feature a lush oasis surrounded by stunning palms and unusual rock formations; hikers in Murray Canyon may catch a glimpse of Big Horn Sheep or mule deer. In Tahquitz Canyon, be ready for an arduous hike with the reward of a spectacular waterfall. The four canyons are listed on the National Register of Historic Places...
Information: (760) 323-6018 or www.indian-canyons.com...
The ranger pointed out ancient petroglyphs we might have missed and mortars in the rocks used by the Cahuilla Indians to grind food. From the peak of the trail, we could look down over the Palm Springs area.
The Tahquitz Canyon had been closed to visitors for years after hordes of graffiti-loving vandals took up residence there. The tribe hauled away tons of garbage and used power washers to remove graffiti before reopening the canyon to hikers.
At the top of the hot, steep and winding trail, we were rewarded with the stunning sight of a 60-foot waterfall and swimming hole where the stark canyon had given way to a lush, green piece of paradise.
On the trek back, our guide talked us into visiting one of the reservation's other canyons. Several days later, we took him up on his offer and set out for Palm Canyon, where we looked forward to seeing an oasis...
Rocky, cactus-studded terrain lines each side of a luxurious grove of California fan palms - the largest grove in the United States. The hiking path is moderately graded and there are ample spots to picnic.
The canyon's oasis bubbles here and there in shallow pools and streams, even trickling up through parts of the path. At one point we crossed over a rocky stream to continue our hike.
Lizards, roadrunners, frogs and other animals make their home along the trail...
For the full story click here
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