Sunday, January 28, 2007

49 Palms Oasis Hike

Recently,Jerry and I went on a hike to the 49 Palms Oasis, part of Joshua Tree National Park. It was an incredibly beautiful morning when we set out. The hike itself is about 3 miles (4.8 km) round trip and the terrain and mountainous scenery is outstanding. The rock formations have taken on amazing shapes and you can "see" all kinds of images embedded within them if you take the time to look (a favourite pastime of ours). The juxtaposition of desert plants with the greenery of the oasis is splendid and a treat for the senses. We had a great day.

One of the great things about living in Rancho Mirage, California, are the more than 300 hiking trails available within the Coachella Valley area.

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