140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs, 25th Anniversary Edition
140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs, 25th Anniversary Edition

Author: Philip Ferranti

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2021-11-01

Total Pages: 400

ISBN-13: 193705280X

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For 25 years, the bestselling 140 Great Hikes in and near Palm Springs has served as a staple for anyone exploring the trails surrounding Palm Springs, California. This revised seventh edition, in honor of the book’s 25th anniversary, contains five brand-new routes, updated trail descriptions, and modern color photography. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, this guide includes family friendly adventures, spring flower hikes, full-moon walks, dog-friendly frolics, and challenging hikes in the desert and mountains of the Coachella Valley.

Explorer's Guide Palm Springs & Desert Resorts
Explorer's Guide Palm Springs & Desert Resorts

Author: Christopher P. Baker

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2008-10-28

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1581570481

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This book includes many wonderful sights not included in other guidebooks. The long history of celebrity association is regaled in detail. Highlighted by photographs and useful maps, this readable travel guide offers insider information from local authors about diverse regions of America for weekend travelers and explorers alike, featuring helpful tips on dining accommodations and lodgings, transportation, shopping, recreational activities, landmarks, cultural opportunities, and more.

Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs
Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs

Author: Laura Randall

Publisher: Menasha Ridge Press

Published: 2016-03-21

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 1634040392

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A popular outdoor destination for the 7 million residents of Los Angeles, Palm Springs offers stunning hiking opportunities. With Joshua Tree National Monument to the east, the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and south, and the storied Pacific Crest Trail passing nearby, hiking expert Laura Randall has chosen the best hikes that highlight the area. Five-Star Trails: Palm Springs features child-friendly hikes and urban hikes that are easily accessible from resorts. Laura also includes hikes for the new Whitewater Preserve, as well as updated trails in La Quinta and Palm Desert. Extensive at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose the perfect hike based on length, difficulty, and scenery. Each trail profile includes maps, directions, driving times, nearby attractions, and other pertinent details.

Explorer's Guide Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: A Great Destination
Explorer's Guide Palm Springs & Desert Resorts: A Great Destination

Author: Christopher P. Baker

Publisher: The Countryman Press

Published: 2008-11-03

Total Pages: 291

ISBN-13: 1581579713

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"Consistently rated the best guides to the regions covered... Readable, tasteful, appealingly designed. Strong on dining, lodging, culture and history."—National Geographic Traveler This book leaves no stone unturned. A complete guide that includes many wonderful sights not included in other travel books. The long history of celebrity association in Palm Springs is regaled in detail (including some juicy gossip)! Distinctive for their accuracy, simplicity, and conversational tone, the diverse travel guides in our Explorer's Great Destinations series meet the conflicting demands of the modern traveler. They're packed full of up-to-date information to help plan the perfect gateway. And they're compact and light enough to come along for the ride. A tool you'll turn to before, during, and after your trip, these guides include these helpful features: chapters on lodging, dining, transportation, history, shopping, recreation and more; a section packed with practical information, such as lists of banks, hospitals, post offices, laundromats, numbers for police, fire, and rescue, and other relevant information; and maps of regions and locales.

The Best Guide Ever to Palm Springs Celebrity Homes
The Best Guide Ever to Palm Springs Celebrity Homes

Author: Eric G. Meeks

Publisher:

Published: 2014-11-17

Total Pages: 406

ISBN-13: 9780986218927

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600+ Palm Springs Celebrity Homes, including: Lucille Ball, Johnny Bench, Ray Bradbury, Sonny Bono, Cher, Tony Curtis, Bette Davis, Sammy Davis, Jr., Walt Disney, Kirk Douglas, Errol Flynn, Gerald Ford, Clark Gable, Judy Garland, Cary Grant, Goldie Hawn, Katherine Hepburn, Bob Hope, Howard Hughes, John F. Kennedy, Jerry Lewis, Liberace, Barry Manilow, Dean Martin, Steve McQueen, Marilyn Monroe, Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Elvis Presley, Harold Robbins, Edward G. Robinson, Kurt Russell, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra, Suzanne Somers, Elizabeth Taylor, Spencer Tracy, Darryl F. Zanuck, and many more!

100 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs
100 Great Hikes in and Near Palm Springs

Author: Philip Ferranti

Publisher:

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781565793491

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Philip Ferranti has added 31 new hikes to his book, 75 Great Hikes In and Near Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, creating the newly revised edition now distributed by Westcliffe. With user-friendly maps, trail descriptions, difficulty ratings, and more, the author guides you through such alluring Southern California locales as Joshua Tree National Park, the Pacific Crest Trail, the San Jacinto Mountains, and the Mecca Hills. The hiking trails in and near the desert resort cities of Palm Springs and Palm Desert are home to some of the best winter and spring hikes in the nation -- so don't miss out on the action!

Fodor's Los Angeles' 25 Best
Fodor's Los Angeles' 25 Best

Author: Fodor's

Publisher: Fodors Travel Publications

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 0307928101

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Top25 Must-See Sights Best bets for dining, lodging, sightseeing. Plus a full-color pullout map. Everything you need to experience Los Angeles. • Top lodging and dining picks for every budget • Itineraries including Hollywood Boulevard and Santa Monica • Walks around Beverly Hills and downtown • A night of laughs at the Improv • Getaways to Palm Springs and Santa Barbara • Essential museums and galleries, parks and gardens • Outdoor serenades at the Hollywood Bowl Insider tips • Expert Advice The author: Emma Stanford, an inveterate traveler, has written books and articles on the Caribbean, France, Spain, Hawaii, and Florida as well as Los Angeles.

Backpacker Long Trails
Backpacker Long Trails

Author: Backpacker Magazine

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2017-04-15

Total Pages: 329

ISBN-13: 1493028731

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WINNER OF THE 2017 NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARDS (INSTRUCTIONAL CATEGORY) Make the Dream of a Long Distance Thru-Hike a Reality Have you been dreaming of the summer when you can hike the Appalachian Trail? Or marvel at the snow-capped peaks along the Pacific Crest Trail? Or simply section hike the Continental Divide Trail? In Backpacker’s Long Trails, Liz “Snorkel” Thomas, former women’s speed record holder for the AT and veteran of twenty long trails, gives you the tools to make this dream a reality. Included is trail-proven advice on selecting gear, stocking resupplies, and planning your budget and schedule, complete with gorgeous photographs of life on the trail. Along the way, enjoy sneak peeks into not only the Triple Crown trails, but also lesser-known long trails throughout North America.