Travel from Palm Springs, the jewel of California’s low desert, into the high desert landscapes between Joshua Tree National Park and the San Bernardino National Forest • Hike a hard-pack sandy trail in Black Rock Canyon through dense forest and up to a ridgetop for spectacular views of Joshua Tree National Park • Immerse yourself in quirky desert culture in rugged one-street Pioneertown, built as a Western film façade in the 1940s • Take in the scene at a local saloon and relax at our one-of-a-kind American West hotel.

Journey to the heart of Joshua Tree National Park for encounters with fascinating rock formations and iconic yucca trees • It’s a full-day adventure amid the park’s surreal labyrinths of sculpted granite, massive boulders and secret craggy passageways • All levels are welcome for a rock-climbing experience with an expert guide in one of the world’s top climbing destinations! • Bike through historic Palm Springs neighborhoods and through the lush oases of Indian Canyons • Follow desert trails in Mission Creek and Whitewater Preserves, where a dry rocky valley gives way to a cascading river • Discover tranquil desert sanctuaries and craggy mountain ridges • Weather and crowds permitting, journey over the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon to Mount San Jacinto State Park on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway • Walk through age-old pine trees and along rocky ridgelines, pausing at overlooks for picturesque panoramas of the surrounding desert and beyond • Sip a signature desert cocktail poolside and take in the gorgeous vistas of the Coachella Valley.