Peaks, Palms and Picnics:
Day Journeys in the Mountains and Deserts of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley of Southern California

Journey 2
Trail of Inspiration
Palm Springs Desert Museum and challenging Museum Trail Hike "Greek Muses Tapenade Sandwich"

Journey 3
Trail of Palm Canyon
Aqua Caliente Cultural Museum, Short hike in Palm Canyon and visit to trading post "Spring Cactus Salsa and Prickly Pear Limeade"

Journey 4
Trail of Murray Canyon
Murray Canyon hike to Seven Sisters Waterfall "Summer Raspberry Crisp"

Journey 5
Trail of Andreas Canyon
Hike up Andreas Canyon viewing mortars and metates "Brandied Figs and Mascarpone Cheese"

Journey 6
Trail Above City and Falls
Hiking north end of South Lykken Trail viewing Tahquitz Canyon to Josie Johnson lookout and picnic tables "Crunchy Pita Sandwich"

Journey 7
Trail of John G. McCallum
Visit to McCallum Adobe/Historical Society and Cornelia White Home on the Village Green "Scottish Shortbread"

Journey 8
Trail of Pearl and Nellie,Two Women of Vision Downtown Walking Tour: Oasis Tower, McCallum Adobe, Tennis Club, Thomas O'Donnell House and George Roberson House (Le Vallauris) "Short Ration Cake"

Journey 9
Trail of Carl Lykken
Challenging hike up North Lykken Trail then descending to downtown Palm Springs via Museum Trail "Stuffed Pickles"

Journey 10
Trail of a Self-Directed Spa Day
Hike South Lykken Trail to Simonetta Kennett Vista Point and visit to Welwood Murray Memorial Library "Spa Fruit Salad, Orange, Ginger and Raisin Scones"

Journey 11
Trail of the Pony Express
Hiking Garstin Trail rising to a plateau connecting with Berns and Araby Trails "Pony Express Quick Black Bean and Tuna Pan Bagna"

Journey 12
Trail of Pulchritude
Celebrity Bus Tour and Downtown Strolling Tour of Casa Cody, Community Church, Korakia Pensione and the Ingleside Inn "Serendipitous Cobb Salad Sandwich"

Journey 13 Trail of the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep
Short jaunt up Bighorn Overlook Trail "P. B. and Jalapeno Jelly Sandwich"

Journey 14
Trail above Rancho Mirage
Mountain biking and hiking Mirage Trail "Stuffed Medjools"

Journey 15
Trail of the Peninsular Bighorn Sheep
Santa Rosa Mountains National Scenic Area Visitor Center, Short garden hike and more challenging Art Smith Trail "Rosie's Bag Lunch Garlic Chicken Sandwich and Cherry Pie Bars"

Journey 16
Trail of the Living Desert
Living Desert Wildlife and Botanical Park in Palm Desert "Zesty Cabbage Deli Sandwich"

Journey 17
Trail of Toro and Santa Rosa Peaks
Drive up Santa Rosa Mountain Road, Short hike to Santa Rosa Peak and Mountain Bike ride down mountain "California Muffuleta"

Journey 18
Trail of the Pinyon Pine Tree
Mountain biking Pinyon Flats Trail "Anza Valley Guacamole"

Journey 19
Trail of the Desert Divide
Cedar Spring/Jo Pond Trail to Garnet Ridge "Easy Camp Pasta and Bruschetta with Roasted Garlic"

Journey 20
Trail of Romantic Old California in Ramona Country
Hiking Cahuilla Peak Trail "Ramona Sandwich with Candied Grapefruit Peel"

Journey 21
Trail of Shangri-La in the Colorado Desert
A visit to historic La Quinta Hotel and Hiking Bear Creek Canyon Trail out of La Quinta Cove "Turn of the Century Langostino Salad"

Journey 22
Trail of the Ocotillo
Lake Cahuilla recreational area, challenging hike of Boo Hoff Trail "Fruits of the Valley Bonbons"

Journey 23
Trail of the Fish Traps
Short walk to view ancient fish weirs, drive to Travertine Rock "Easy Old-fashioned Raisin Sour Cream Pie"

Journey 24
Trail of the Desert Date
Driving tour of Shields, Jensens, Oasis Date Gardens and Valerie Jeans Date Shop "Chocolate Chip Date Cake and Date Shake"

Journey 25
Trail of a Spectacular Canyon and an Accidental Sea
Exploring Painted Canyon and the Salton Sea Recreation Area "Painted Canyon Albacore Tuna Steak Sandwich and Marinated Vegetables"

Journey 26
Trail of a Larger Than Life WWII Soldier
General Patton Memorial Museum at Chiriaco Summit and Desert Flight Museum in Palm Springs "Forties Tuna and Blueberry Salad"

Journey 27
Trail of the Bradshaw Stage Line at Dos Palmas
Short walk to oasis along San Andreas and El Alamo Trail and challenging hike to Dos Palmas Preserve "New Fangled Slumgullion"

Journey 28
Trail of the Wind
Wind Farm Tour "Grilled Vegetable Hearty Sandwich"

Journey 29
Trail of Whitewater Canyon
Drive up the Canyon and Visit to Rainbow Rancho Trout Farm "Rainbow Rancho Trout"

Journey 30
Trail of the Fringe-Toed Lizard
Coachella Valley Preserve, Thousand Palms Oasis "Thousand Palms Heart of Palm Salad"

Journey 31
Trail of Big Morongo Canyon
Bird watching and hiking the Big Morongo Canyon Reserve trails "Tarragon Pine Nut Watercress Salad"

Journey 32
Trail of the Joshua Tree
Oasis of Mara visitor center, drive to Split Rock, short hike at Skull Rock, drive to Queen Valley, short hike at Cap Rock and highlight hike in Hidden Valley, Joshua Tree National Park "Big Rock Turkey and Artichoke Sandwich"

Journey 33
Trail of the West's Last Great Manhunt
Drive to Landers and hike to the site of Willie Boy Ambush and Memorial to Sheriffs "Focaccia Sandwich"