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Posted: Jun 19, 2023

U.S. Armed Forces Receive Free Tram Admission throughout July

During the entire month of July, all U.S. military personnel with valid military identification—active, former, and retired—receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, along with a special gift for “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. Military personnel are encouraged to bring friends and family and receive 25% off regular Tram admission for up to four guests.

While visiting the Tramway, guests can enjoy:

• Over 50 miles of hiking trails in the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
• Guided Nature Walks every Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. through Labor Day Weekend.
• Dining along the skyline at Peaks Restaurant and Pines Café.
• Learning about the plants and animals in the State Park at the Natural History Museum located on the lower level of the Mountain Station.

For more information, please visit https://pstramway.com/tram-news-2/

Enjoy Dinner with Panoramic Views of the Coachella Valley

Celebrate Palm Springs Restaurant Week at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway June 2 through 11, 2023. Peaks Restaurant will offer a special dinner menu along with the usual unbeatable views and a ride on the world’s largest rotating tramcar.
The three-course $59 prix fixe menu (exclusive of tax, gratuity, and tram fare) includes:

• Starter Options—Spinach Salad, Corn Chowder, Charred Shrimp, or Spinach Artichoke Dip
• Entrée Options—Pasta Parisian, Lemon Roughy, Filet of Beef, Smoked Gouda Pulled Pork Mac and Cheese, or Lemon Herb Chicken
• Dessert Options—Orange Bread Pudding, Flourless Chocolate Lava Cake, or Salted Caramel Cheesecake

Reduced Restaurant Week tram fares are available after 4:00 p.m. and are $19 for adults and seniors, and $12 for children (ages 3-10) with confirmed Peaks Restaurant reservations.

The last tram car up Sunday through Thursday is 8:00 p.m. and the last car down is 9:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, the last tram car up is 9:00 p.m. and the last tram car down is at 10:30 p.m.

For more information or to make reservations, please visit www.pstramway.com/dining .

Class and Field Programs Begin May 19

The Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness (MSJSP&W) and the Natural History Association (NHA) are happy to announce the Class and Field Program Schedule for the 2023 summer season.

Through October 8, a total of 24 programs will be presented covering a range of natural history and hiking trail topics. To register for a class and field program, please visit www.msjnha.org/events.

“Happy Little Worlds, Mosses, and Lichens” marks the first program of the series on May 19, led by Nick Garduno, Mt. San Jacinto State Park Interpreter I.

Guided Nature Walks by State Park volunteers resume Sunday, May 28 and continue every Sunday through September 3. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails. The Desert View Trail is a 1½-mile hike beginning at 11:00 a.m. The Long Valley Nature Trail is a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required for the Guided Nature Walks.

All programs are free and open to the public with advance registration. Regular tram fares and parking fees still apply.

For more information about MSJSP&W and NHA Class and Field Programs, or to register for a program, please visit www.msjnha.org/events.

Free Tram Admission in June for Qualifying First Responders

For the entire month of June, all qualified first responders receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway as part of “First Responders Days.” In addition, up to four of their guests receive 25% off their regular Tram fares.

According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “We are honored to welcome those who dedicate their lives to protect and serve our communities. ‘First Responders Days’ allows us to extend the Tramway experience as an expression of our gratitude to first responders. We truly hope they enjoy their visits along with their family and friends.”

Qualifying personnel include (Download full list below):

• Fire and police personnel
• California Highway Patrol
• County Sheriff Officers
• Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

This program runs June 1-30, 2023, with tickets only available at the Tramway’s Valley Station on the day of visit.

Note: “First Responders Days” is scheduled for June instead of August this year due to our annual maintenance closure moving to August to accommodate the Tramway’s 60^th Anniversary in September.

Extended Holiday Hours on May 28 & 29

Memorial Day Weekend marks the beginning of the summer season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Extended summer hours begin May 26 and end September 3.

Every Friday and Saturday, the last tram up will be at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 10:30 p.m. In addition, Peaks Restaurant will extend the last seating to 8:30 p.m. and Pines Café will remain open until 9:30 p.m.

Also, holiday hours will be observed on Sunday, May 28 with the last tram going up at 9:00 p.m. and the last tram down at 10:30 p.m. On Monday, May 29, the first tram going up will be at 8:00 a.m., one hour earlier than usual.

“Our extended summer schedule provides guests the opportunity to spend more time outside in cooler weather during the hot summer months,” says Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols. “Visiting the Tramway after dark is a truly unique experience when guests can have dinner and enjoy seeing the city lights across the Coachella Valley from 8,516 feet.”