Thousand Palms Preserve on the San Andreas Fault

You are invited to join us for a tour of a true oasis. The tour will be lead by a representative of the Preserve's management. The Preserve is an Area of Conservation and Ecological Concern and Ecological Preserve. Water is a found in the preserve, owing to the presence of the San Andreas fault. This results in a series of springs that provide water to support plants and animals which couldn’t otherwise survive in this environment. The landscape is dominated by the California fan palm which grows up to 45 feet (14 m) tall and can live 150 to 200 years. After your narrated tour, enjoy walking the trails which connect the various palm groves and other natural features of the Preserve.

Website: http://coachellavalleypreserve.org

Includes bus transportation and water. Dress appropriately for hot sunny conditions and bring sunscreen and adequate water. Good footwear and hats are essential. Drive time between the hotel and preserve is approximately 30 minutes.