Indian Canyons, once home to the Agua Caliente Indians, is also home to the world's largest natural palm oasis. The Agua Caliente Indians welcome visitors to hike, horseback ride or jeep tour in Indian Canyons, part of their tribal lands. Eco jeep tours are an easy and educational way to enjoy the flora and fauna of the mountains and hills surrounding Palm Springs. Date Palms produce a bumper crop of delicious dates each year in groves just east of Palm Springs. Windmill Farms generate clean and renewable electricity from winds in the Banning Pass.
Tours are available daily.
A 45-minute drive from Palm Springs leads to Joshua Tree National Park. Tour the Visitors Center, rock climb, hike or tour the Desert Queen Ranch. Palm Springs Aerial Tramway takes its passengers from 2000 to 8500 feet up Mt. San Jacinto with awe inspiring views, hiking and dining on top. Group tours are a great way to visit Palm Springs and its attractions like the Windmill Farms.