Creative Resident Improvement

There are parks and then there are the parks that hold an incredible number of distinctive outfeatures like the kind that you will find at Indio Hills Palms State Park. The park is centered around a line where the San Andreas fault accumulated ground water and nurtures the incredible variety of palms that are found here. This is an impressively large, 2,206-acre park area that is home to several palm groves. This is where you can take in the visually stunning Hidden, Pushawalla, Briska, Macomber and Horseshoe palms.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then how many words are hanging in the California Museum of Photography? Find out when you pay a visit to this highly enjoyable facility that is a feast for the eyes from beginning to end. See stunning prints by such famous photographers as Ansel Adams, Lewis Hine, Alfred Steiglitz and Mary Ellen Mark. The expertly lit pieces all seem to come alive as you stroll from one exhibit to the next. Don't forget to stop into the gift shop to purchase copies of your favorite prints.

When visiting Riverside and its surrounding areas, you can't miss the opportunity to experience a breathtaking tour of the adjoining wine country. The professionals at Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle tours make it all possible. You can choose from two daily wine tasting tours, with the Vineyard Picnic Tour being the most popular, as it includes a gourmet picnic lunch in a spectacular winery garden. In addition, you will be able to explore several premier wine regions that feature several vintages and tastes that will simply dazzle your senses! There are several tour packages available, so check the website for the one that fits your time schedule and budget.

Allow your kids the chance to really enjoy themselves when you take them to Riverside's popular Castle Park. This is an impressive 25-acre family fun center that features over 30 rides and attractions, one of the most memorable being a 1905 Dentzel Carousel. The kids will absolutely love visiting the two-story arcade as well as trying their luck on the amusing yet challenging 18-hole miniature golf course. And, as all this fun will work up everyone's appetites, there is an excellent restaurant on site to satisfy the kids' bellies before they head out for more fun and games.