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SUMMARY:Bear Creek Wash Trail Hike
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a hike in La Quinta Cove!\n\n\nJoin Friends’ volunteer docent for this interpretative hike up the Bear Creek Wash. During the hike we will have outstanding views of La Quinta Cove and the Santa Rosa Mountains and discuss the various geologic forces that formed these mountains and canyons. You will learn about the plants that populate the desert wash; how these plants have adapted to these extreme environmental conditions; how the Cahuilla people used these native plants to survive for thousands of years. \nThe trail winds through a sandy wash with uneven terrain. As the wash narrows there will be some rocks and small boulders to hike around and over. This hike is rated as easy with 4 miles round-trip and an elevation gain of approximately 325 feet. \nBring 2 liters of water\, snacks\, wear closed-toed shoes\, a sun hat and sunscreen. Sorry\, no dogs allowed on this trail. \nCheck-in begins 15 minutes prior to departure time. Ticket is required for check-in. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nWe will meet at the Cove Oasis Trailhead Parking Lot\, Calle Tecate and Avenida Juarez\, La Quinta\, CA 92253 \nView map at U TM coordinates: 33.64875\, -116.31708
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/bear-creek-wash-trail-hike/
LOCATION:Cove Oasis Trailhead Parking Lot\, Calle Tecate and Avenida Juarez\, La Quinta\, CA\, 92253\, United States
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SUMMARY:Chuckwalla Trail Interpretative Hike
DESCRIPTION:Explore this popular trail in Rancho Mirage.\n\n\nThis trail meanders through the rolling foothills of the Santa Rosa Mountains above Rancho Mirage and Cathedral Canyon. You may see a few wildflowers along the trail. There are many other unique desert plants. You will learn about their adaptations to the desert and summertime survival techniques. Our volunteer docents will share information about the National Monument and some local history.  \nThis trail is friendly to dogs on a leash. The distance is 3 miles on a 2 feet wide trail with cobble desert terrain and an elevation gain of 400 feet. Bring 2 liters of water\, snacks\, wear closed-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nRSVP is required and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in 15 minutes prior to start time. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nFor more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nView map at UTM coordinates: 33.771071\, -116.448379 \nSponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains. Visit our website at www.DesertMountains.org
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/chuckwalla-trail-interpretative-hike-2/
LOCATION:Rancho Mirage City Hall Parking Lot\, 69825 California 111\, Rancho Mirage\, CA\, 92270\, United States
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SUMMARY:Star Party at the Monument
DESCRIPTION:Join the Astronomical Society of the Desert  to view the night sky through telescopes.\n\n\nJoin members of the Astronomical Society of the Desert for fun “sky tours” and direct observations of the night sky through telescopes and binoculars. \nThis is a family event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. For more information call 760-862-9984. \nEtiquette: please do not touch equipment unless requested. No white lights near telescope field. \nNOTE: OVERCAST SKIES CANCELS THIS EVENT. \nRegistration begins 14 days prior to the event. A suggested nonrefundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nView map/UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center: 33.67149\, -116.40839 \nSponsored by Friends of the Desert Mountains. Visit our website at www.DesertMountains.org
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/star-party-at-the-monument-2/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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