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Big Wheel Tours
516 reviews
#1 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"Ron provided an insightful and informative hike through his knowledge of the local flora, bird life and the historic use and application of the many fascinating plants.""He adapted the plan to our 11 year old’s capacity, and we were able to bike on Mount Jacinto where it was a bit cooler and the scenery was outstanding, as well as a more classic desert ride, where it was extremely..."
Cliffhanger Guides
249 reviews
#2 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"Cliffhanger Guides Review: 1/2 Day Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park, 24-DEC-2018 Summary: Excellent communications, well-organized professional outfitter and an amazing climbing guide - the highlight of our Sou...""Kelly and Grace provided the perfect Joshua Tree climbing experience for our family of 4. We highly recommend Cliffhanger Guides, from organization and planning, to safety, skill assessment, teaching and lunch, th..."
Stone Adventures
113 reviews
#4 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"If you're a first time climber, want to move your game from the gym to outdoors, ust want a refresher course or want to introduce your kids/grandkids to the sport you'll be thrilled with your experience with Stone...""About 2 years into our climbing experience, we met Aron from Stone Adventures and took his Anchor Building course (excellent and informative course)."
Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events
1,462 reviews
#7 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"Our tour guide John was full of great knowledge concerning everything from local history, the faults and oasis, and native culture... plus you could tell he just loves hosting the tours!! Wonderful tour to do for...""... water and power in the Desert, gold mining and its colorful history in the Park (including some great old mining stories), geology and geologic history, flowers, agriculture and ranching in the Valley below."
Adventure Hummer Tours
860 reviews
#10 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"We had a fantastic tour with blond Josh being our tour guide - he was knowledgable and good fun - the scenery was spectacular , thejoshua trees were in bloom and the wild flowers out in force !""This was a great way to see Joshua Tree National Park, and learn more about its history, flora and fauna, while enjoying amazing views, particularly at sunset."
Indian Canyons Hiking Trails
312 reviews
#11 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"Went to Indian Canyons for a day hike with friends while visiting Palm Springs ~3 hour hike via Palm Canyon trail, cut off at the Victor Beautiful scenery - palm trees, mountains, creek.""From there, we hiked the Andreas Canyon trail (an easy/slightly moderate mile or so) along the waterfall and back down the other side through the valley which was the prettier view, full of wildflowers at their peak."
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
2,979 reviews
#12 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"With its extensive walking paths featuring an amazing array of desert fauna, the extensive assortment of animals in very nice habitat or the wonderful hiking trails, this place has something to please everyone.""My favorite was the butterfly garden ... amazing The boys loved the giraffes and the hyenas We are so lucky to have this fabulous zoo here in the desert all the animals seem to be loving their enclosures and you c..."
Mount Whitney Trail
119 reviews
#13 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"The High Sierra stretches out in front of you and the views are limitless (if you are lucky with the weather - having done this only in September and always having perfect weather I can’t vouch for any other time...""Overall, the scenery (during daylight) was awesome and views along the hike were spectacular at times; beautiful streams and small waterfalls too."
Palm Springs Celebrity Tours
1,145 reviews
#14 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"Our tour guide was so knowledgeable about the history and reasons behind just about every celebrity who lived and cavorted around Palm Springs..! There were certainly more celebs around than I thought..! The tour...""Great tour for out of state visitors - our MN friends thoroughly enjoyed the views, the history, the jokes and especial the trivia -- Great Job!"
Palms to Pines Scenic Byway
388 reviews
#16 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"Very scenic drive, takes you right out of Palm Desert into the Pines with 25 min, one left turn takes you into the back side of Temecula near Vail Lake, or you go strait and your into Lake Hemet and eventually Idy...""It takes you up on a roller coaster road of hairpin turns from the lunar landscape of the desert to the ocean mists side of the Santa Rosa's."
Smoke Tree Stables
184 reviews
#17 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"It’s an excellent trail riding experience with incredible views throughout on a varied terrain from hilltops to canyons to walls along the brook through the oasis.""We did the Murray Canyon ride and it was terrific...very scenic riding through the canyon and among palm tree oases, crossing creeks, and climbing to heights above the canyon floor."
Indian Wells Golf Club
142 reviews
#23 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"It has everything from the normal apparel to extremely high end items - worth a visit by itself.""A big " Thank you " to all the staff not least the very friendly driver of the beverage cart ( a welcome sight indeed ! ) but in particular to Tom Burley the PGA Professional here who went to great lengths to help..."
California Climbing School
48 reviews
#24 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"I’ve taken several courses with Erik in the past and due to his professionalism and expertise, for teaching and guiding rock climbing, his passion and love affair with Joshua Tree National Park and its wildlife an...""I absolutely recommend California Climbing School for your next adventure Great instruction and safety, experiences and memories to last a lifetime, and the blessings and beauty of Joshua Tree National Park just c..."
Big Morongo Canyon Preserve
121 reviews
#26 of 192 Outdoor Activities in California Desert
"Amazing opportunity to experience a vanishing ecosystem type Well maintained trails with boardwalks over sensitive wetlands Many plants labeled with easy to read signs Birdwatching paradise""As we stood at the top of a hill we could see desert scape, mountains with snow as well as a sea of yellow leafed trees."
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