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SUMMARY:Carrizo Canyon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Carrizo Canyon is open October through December and provides wonderful opportunities to see the endangered Peninsular Bighorn Sheep and many other desert critters. You will learn about the geology of the area and a great outdoor experience close to downtown Palm Desert. This trail is in a sandy wash with uneven terrain.  As the canyon narrows there will be some rocks and small boulders to hike around and step over. \nHike rating is easy\, approximately 3 miles round trip. Elevation gain is approximately 350 feet. Sorry no dogs are allowed on this trail.  Bring snacks and 2 liters of water per person. Wear close-toed shoes\, sun hat and sunscreen. \nCheck-in begins 15 minutes prior to start time. \nPlease note: We will meet at the Art Smith Trailhead parking lot located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. View map/UTM coordinates directions for trailhead location: 33.667957\, -116.407666 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-568-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.  \nA suggested non-refundable donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. \nTicket reservations begin 2 weeks prior to the event and will be published at that time. Your optional non-refundable donation is not a ticket to attend.  \n 
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/carrizo-canyon-hike-3/
LOCATION:Art Smith Trail Parking Lot\, Art Smith Trailhead\, Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tortoise Chat and Storytime - Cancelled due to government shut down
DESCRIPTION:IF THE GOVERNMENT IS SHUT-DOWN\, THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED. \nCome visit our adopted desert tortoise and get answers to your questions about our charming state reptile. \nWe will also be hosting a story time nearby and reading the bi-lingual book\, “The Tortoise and the Jackrabbit”; the first 70 visitors each day will even get a free copy of the book to take home in honor of Desert Tortoise Week. \nBring 1 liter of water\, a sun hat\, sunscreen and wear close-toed shoes. We will be meeting at the Desert Tortoise Enclosure. \nView map/UTM coordinates for visitor center:  33.67149\, -116.40839 \nFor more information contact Friends of the Desert Mountains 760-598-9918 or the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984. \nSponsored by the Bureau of Land Management in partnership with Friends of the Desert Mountains. \nNO RSVP REQUIRED.
URL:https://www.desertmountains.org/event/tortoise-chat-and-storytime-3/
LOCATION:Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center\, 51500 Highway 74\, Palm Desert\, CA\, 92260\, United States
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