Spend some time outdoors and challenge yourself by climbing the Maynard Mine Trail, a rugged track that leads to the remains of an old tungsten mine that was operated by Jim Maynard during WWII. It takes time and physical endurance to trek across the 6-mile trail that overlooks the Indian Canyon, offering beautiful vistas along the way.
Take a hike! The Indian Canyons in Palm Springs is a natural oasis with a variety of trails surrounded by lush foliage, beautiful vistas, waterfalls and creeks that run year round. You’ll experience winding footpaths that venture down into the canyon, inviting outdoor enthusiasts to hike, bike, and explore, or relax and meditate.
Enjoy Palm Desert fun and attractions at the Civic Center Park. Spend a day at the park and enjoy a picnic lunch with friends. After your relaxing picnic, you can participate in a variety of outdoor activities. Feed the ducks and geese at the pond, play ball on the playing fields, or hike and bike on desert trails. Can you say fun in the desert sun?
Kids play to learn at the Children’s Discovery Museum, where more than 50 hands-on exhibits beg to be touched, pulled apart, and put back together again. Learning centers include Today I Want to Be, How Things Work, Science Rules and more. This is the place to discover how learning can be serious fun!