Hiking in the Desert

Hiking Coachella Valley Preserve

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April 30th 2011
Finally got out for a hike. We decided to go to the Coachella Valley Preserve. Got up nice and early, and then had to make a few stops on the way for coffee and advil. Actually a good combo! As we were driving to the preserve we saw what all the cool tourists were doing. I'm surprised to see the average age of cool at about 60! We got to the visitor centre before it opened. We weren&# ... read more

North America » United States » California » La Quinta

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