Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Winter Adventure Center
SKIING, SNOWSHOEING
( general info 760-325-1449;
www.pstramway.com/winter-adventure-center.html
; snowshoe/skis
rental per day $18/21;
open seasonally 10am-4pm Thu-Fri & Mon, from 9am Sat & Sun, last rentals
2:30pm)
Outside the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway mountain station, this outfit gets you into the
snowy backcountry on snowshoes and cross-country skis, available on a first-come, first-
served basis.
Smoke Tree Stables
HORSEBACK RIDING
760-327-1372;
www.smoketreestables.com
; 2500 S Toledo Ave; 1-/2hr
guided ride $50/100)
Near the Indian Canyons, this outfit arranges trail rides ranging from one-hour outings to
all-day treks, for both novice and experienced riders. Reservations required.
Wet 'n' Wild Palm Springs
WATER PARK
adult/child & senior $37/27; mid-Mar-mid-Oct)
To keep cool on hot days, Wet 'n' Wild boasts a massive wave pool, thunderous water
slides and tube rides, and 'dive-in' movies on Fridays in midsummer. Parking costs $14.
Call or check the website for current opening hours.
Stand By Golf
GOLF
( 760-321-2665;
www.standbygolf.com
)
Golf is huge here, with more than 100 public, semiprivate, private and resort golf courses
scattered around the valley. This outfit books tee times for discounted same-day or next-
day play at a few dozen local courses.