Indian Canyons Hike
Thursday, April 28th
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm
$40pp
Includes: Light lunch (sandwich, chips, cookie, water) and round-trip coach transportation.
The Indian Canyons are the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. these canyons are especially sacred to the Cahuilla people today and are historically important to scientists and nature lovers.
The Cahuilla people have thrived here for thousands of years. With an abundant water supply, the plants, animals and Agua Caliente Indians grew crops of melons, squash, beans and corn. They gathered plants and seeds for food, medicines and basket weaving. Today, remnants of the early Agua Caliente society such as rock art, house pits, foundations, irrigation ditches, dams, reservoirs, trails and food preparation areas still exist in the canyons. The Indian Canyons are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and Palm Canyon in the Indian Canyons is the world’s largest Washingtonia filifera (California Fan Palm) oasis.
Indian Canyons offers several hiking options, from easy to strenuous. Attendees will take a shuttle to Indian Canyons from the hotel with a light lunch/snacks provided along the way to the Andreas parking area. At 1pm, hikers may opt to join a ranger-led interpretive talk and hike along the Andreas Loop (~1.5 hr; 1.2 mi. easy) or Murray Canyon (~2 hrs; 4.7 mi. moderate). Attendees should wear good walking or hiking shoes & bring a water bottle.
Bus departs hotel at 12:30 pm and arrives at the Indian Springs Canyon trailhead around 1PM.
Hikers should be back at the bus by 3:45 PM. Bus departs promptly at 4:00 pm and returns to the hotel by 4:30 PM.
Palm Springs Art Museum
Thursday, April 28th
12:30 - 4:30 pm
Admission: $14 Adults / $11 Seniors / $6 Students/Teachers, Always free for children under 18, active-duty military and their family, and NARM and ROAM participants. Online Reservation required.
Book on your own
APHMG Dinner
Thursday, April 28th
5:30 - 9:30 pm
Tramway ticket, dinner and RT transportation included.
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway—the world’s largest rotating tram car—travels over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting riders to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. During your approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy observation decks, a natural history museum. Join other APHMG attendees for cocktails and a relaxing, private buffet dinner at Peaks Restaurant (#8 on Architectural Digest's list of the World's Best Cliffside Restaurants).
Buses depart the hotel by 5:45 PM and arrive at the tramway around 6:00 PM. Last tramway descends at 9:00 PM; last bus returns to the hotel by 9:30 PM. *One shuttle will run a 45 min. loop for guests who may wish to return to the hotel early.
Things to Do in Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a destination that has it all. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy the fresh air and scenic views as they explore the magical desert landscape. Culture enthusiasts will love the local boutiques, galleries, and historic homes that showcase mid-century modern and Spanish Revival architecture. Those looking to relax and unwind will prefer to focus on poolside lounging and soothing spa treatments. Whatever type of escape you’re looking for, Palm Springs has you covered.
We have compiled a short list of helpful links for planning your trip to Palm Springs:
- Stop in at the Palm Springs Visitor Center for guides - or visit https://visitpalmsprings.com/
- Discover Mid-Century Modern architecture on a tour with Palm Springs Mod Squad
- Chill out at Jazz on the Second Floor as songstress Leanna invites you back to the golden days of jazz (April 26)
- The Uptown District offers a mix of local boutiques, kitschy vintage, and treasures for the home.
- Try your luck at the Aqua Caliente Casino
- Take in the inspiring views at the Palm Springs Art Museum
- See rugged mountains, gold mining ruins, desert plains and oddball trees at Joshua Tree National Park (Self-driving audio tour available)
- Take a group class at Joshua Tree Rock Climbing School—to learn fundamentals such as handling ropes, rappelling, and “belaying” (getting back down) on beginner slabs and boulders. You can rent pads, helmets, and camp gear at shops like Nomad Ventures.
- Visit Pioneertown, an 1880s-style false-front Old West town where more than 5
0 films and television shows were shot in the 1940s and 1950s.
- Take a selfie with Lucille Ball in downtown Palm Springs
- See Monty Python's Spamalot at the Palm Canyon Theater (April 24-May 1)
- Check out the San Andreas Fault
- Visit the Palm Springs Air Museum - and book a flight in a historic Warbird plane!