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Your Introduction To Palm Springs California
alm Springs, California is courts, golf courses, an Olympic
a two-hour drive sized pool, a dog park, a water
approximately 100 miles park, and trails of all kinds
east of the city of Los Angeles (including bike routes and
in beautiful Riverside County. horseback trails). Palm Springs
First inhabited by the Cahill even has a baseball stadium. Palm
Indians, the name Palm Springs Springs is also noted for it's
comes from the Indian phrase vast city library and museums.
meaning "The Palm Of God's Hand".
By 1950, Palm Springs became a In addition to these activities,
getaway resort for the rich and Palm Springs also offers visitors
famous. As of the year 2,000, the chance to visit boutiques,
almost 43,000 people resided in art galleries, antique shops,
this lush area. In the restaurants, and night clubs.
wintertime, this number jumps to
almost 75,000 people, with around Palm Springs has an unusually
27,000 people living in second warm, dry climate. This is
vacation homes. because it is surrounded by the
San Jacinto Mountains on the
Palm Springs lies in the west, the Santa Rosa mountains on
California Desert on the western the south, and the Little San
edge of the Coachella Valley. At Bernadino mountains to the north.
487 feet above sea level and Although temperatures rise above
covering 96 square miles, it 100 in the summer, you will still
offers a beautiful view of the remain comfortable due to the low
impressive Mt. San Jacinto. In humidity.
addition to natural landmarks,
the city offers it's residents an One of the outstanding activities
almost endless number of offered by Palm Springs is golf.
activities including tennis Palm Springs offers over 30
different golf courses spread allowing you to view the
throughout it's vast acreage. It beautiful vistas of California.
attracts the most prestigious For a little more excitement, you
golfers in the world, including can ride in a classic biplane or
Jack Nicklaus. In fact, Palm warbird of the 20's or 40's.
Springs is the home of the PGA Imagine the thrill of aerobatic
West Jack Nicklaus Tournament flying with a naval pilot at the
Course. This course is the home controls.
of the PGA 's Tour Qualifying
School. The course is names as If the sky isn't your cup of tea,
one of Golf Magazine's top 100 then you can take advantage of
golf courses you can play. Other the Coachella Valley and the
fabulous courses you can try out surrounding area. You may wish to
are the PGA West TCP Stadium take nature hikes in the valley,
Course, Silver Rock Resort or take a ride on the
(designed by Arnold Palmer), the breathtaking Palm Springs Aerial
Palm Desert Resort Country Club, Tramway. The tramway is a
and the Desert Princess Country suspended cable car with a
Club. As you can see, Palm 15-minute ride across the valley
Springs hosts the best of the each way. If you decide to stay
best when it comes to golf. on the ground, horse riding and
jeep tours are available.
When you have had your fill of
golf (or if golf is not your Palm Springs is a showplace
thing), Palm Springs offers a retreat for people of all walks
multitude of fun, unique of life. It offers something for
activities for you to enjoy. If everyone, from visitors from
you feel like taking to the sky, other countries, to those just
you can enjoy a ride in a wanting to get away for a while.
colorful hot air balloon, It offers breathtaking views, as
well as the beauty of the city itself.
About the Author:
By DesertOnline.com Your guide to Palm Springs California and the surrounding desert cities complete with photos and information. http://www.DesertOnline.com
Source: www.isnare.com
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