Palm Springs, CA

See the desert bloom at the Moorten Botanical Garden. The famous Palm Springs historical landmark was established in 1938 by "Cactus Slim" Moorten and his wife Patricia Moorten, who turned their estate in a desert wonderland. Check out more than 3,000 varieties of cactus and explore unique crystals, rocks and fossils.

Address: 1701 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 - MAP
Phone: (760) 327-6555
Web: www.moortengarden.com

Take a hike! The Indian Canyons in Palm Springs is a natural oasis with a variety of trails surrounded by lush foliage, beautiful vistas, waterfalls and creeks that run year round. You’ll experience winding footpaths that venture down into the canyon, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to hike, bike, and explore, or relax and meditate.

Address: 38500 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 - MAP
Phone: (760) 323-6018
Web: www.indian-canyons.com

Spend some time outdoors and challenge yourself by climbing the Maynard Mine Trail, a rugged track that leads to the remains of an old tungsten mine that was operated by Jim Maynard during WWII. It takes time and physical endurance to trek across the 6-mile trail that overlooks the Indian Canyon, offering beautiful vistas along the way.

Address: 38500 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 - MAP
Phone: (760) 323-6018

The Andreas Canyon Trail offers hikers an easy trek winding up the canyon beside a stream with such abundant vegetation it feels like a tropical oasis instead of desert. The 2 mile outdoor trail ends at a fence that allows hikers to return the way they came or cross the stream to enjoy the scenery from the other side of the canyon.

Address: 38500 South Palm Canyon Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92264 - MAP
Phone: (760) 323-6018
Web: www.indian-canyons.com

Get wild at The Living Desert, a zoo and botanical garden. The zoo is one of the best places in the desert to see more than 40 native animal species and hundreds of succulent plants. Magnificent cats, howling wolves, desert botanicals and more make this one hot adventure.

Address: 47900 Portola Ave Palm Desert, CA 92260 - MAP
Phone: (760) 346-5694
Web: www.livingdesert.org

Go horseback riding at Smoke Tree Stables in Palm Springs. Saddle up to travel across 150 miles of picturesque riding trails that take you through the historic Agua Caliente Indian Canyons, and offer year-round streams and beautiful palm oases. Giddy-up for a day spent outdoors enjoying natural solitude and nature's beauty.

Address: 2500 Toledo Avenue Palm Springs, CA 92264 - MAP
Phone: (760) 327-1372
Web: www.smoketreestables.com