We do a lot of driving around the area because it is about 105 degrees. The heat of the day is late afternoon, so even at night it's hot. We go to the pool and the gym (not enough!!) but frequently just get in the car and take a day trip. We are in the land of palm trees and dates.
On I-10 at Palm Springs are wind mills. Thousands of them; more than anywhere else we've seen. You know the what a lot of windmills mean; a lot of wind.
We took a day trip to Idyllwild. At over 5300 foot elevation, it is cool in temperature and wonderful place to get away from the heat of the desert for a hike.
Idyllwild has two large climbing rocks on each side: Tahquitz Peak and Suicide Rock. Both are famous with the Southern California rock climbers.
Since reading the book "Wild" I've been interested in the Pacific Crest Trail. Not to hike it myself, but in amazement of those that take on the journey. It starts near the Mexico border of California and travels into Washington.
This is the PCT - albeit a simple snapshot of an incredible 2663 mile journey
Completing our round trip loop around the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa mountains (yes, they are mountains with elevation over 10,000) we approach the Coachella Valley consisting of Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, La Quinta and Indio.
It is surprisingly green in the cities. I know there is a drought in SoCal, but this area is keeping it's multiple golf courses and tourist areas green and lush. Even peoples front yards are green.
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