Explore Greater Palm Springs' Palm Oases and Trails Virtually with Wander List

With swaying palms and azure skies overhead, Greater Palm Springs offers breathtaking outdoor spaces you can enjoy from home. Join Wander List host Anndee Laskoe as she ventures into local palm oases, from 210 feet below sea level to over 8,000 feet above. These virtual adventures showcase the region's natural wonders, inspiring your next real-world exploration.

While our destination attractions are temporarily closed, immerse yourself in Greater Palm Springs through our Wander List virtual tour series.

Explore the Palm Oases

In the shadow of towering mountains lie some of the desert's greatest treasures: palm oases. Clusters of desert fan palms thrive along springs, streams, and seeps near the San Andreas Fault, supporting rare and protected wildlife. Follow Wander List host Anndee Laskoe through Palm Canyon, Coachella Valley Preserve, and Dos Palmas to discover why these spots are unmissable.

Palm Canyon

Palm Canyon, featured in the video above, boasts the world's largest undisturbed palm oasis. Surrounded by majestic mountains, wildflower blooms, and stunning rock formations, this ancient canyon holds deep lore from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, who have safeguarded it for centuries. Join Anndee as Mother Nature's call beckons. (Filmed during the 2019 super-bloom.)

Hiking in Greater Palm Springs

Imagine the wind in your hair, blue skies above, and trail dust beneath your feet—that's the serenity of Greater Palm Springs' paths. Anndee highlights four iconic trails, from Joshua Tree National Park to the Pacific Crest Trail, including The Living Desert Wilderness Trail, Mission Creek Preserve, Cove to Lake Trail, and Vargas Palms. Adventure awaits around every corner.

Bouldering at the Top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Mount San Jacinto State Park draws climbers to its boulder wonderland atop the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. No ropes needed—just skill and grit. Learn bouldering basics with Anndee as she tackles challenges that keep enthusiasts coming back.