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EXTENDED HOURS FOR FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY
Guided Nature Walks Continue Sundays
PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 24, 2024) The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate with extended hours on July 4 and 5 in observance of the Fourth of July holiday. On Thursday, July 4, the first tramcar up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tramcar up will be at 8:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down will be at 9:30 p.m. On Friday, July 5, the first tramcar up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last tramcar up will be at 9:00 p.m. and the last tramcar down will be at 10:30 p.m.
Join the Mount San Jacinto State Park rangers on a guided nature walk along the 1 ½-mile Desert View Trail on Sunday, July 7 at 11:00 a.m. or the ¾-mile Long Valley Nature Trail loop at 1:30 p.m. (free with Tramway admission). Those interested should meet at the bottom of the cement walkway located just outside the Mountain Station after riding the Tram to the top.
Beat the heat and celebrate the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend in the cool mountain air at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway!
“MILITARY DAYS” AT THE PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
U.S. Armed Forces Receive Free Tram Admission Throughout July
PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 20, 2024). 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.
The Tramway is pleased to continue this annual tradition of showing appreciation to former and current military personnel and their families.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS APPOINTS JONATHAN HOY
PALM SPRINGS, CA (June 3, 2024) The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has announced the appointment of Jonathan Hoy to the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority, governing body of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway.
Born and raised in the Coachella Valley, Hoy is a professional civil engineer with over 30 years of experience working in both the private and public sectors. He currently serves as the Director of Transportation for the Coachella Valley Association of Governments. As a former Assistant City Manager/City Engineer for the City of Coachella and Public Works Director/City Engineer for the City of Desert Hot Springs, Hoy has established strong partnerships with federal, state, county, municipal, and tribal councils. “I look forward to serving the Mount San Jacinto Winter Park Authority to my best ability.”
According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “I am delighted with the appointment of Mr. Hoy to the Authority. His governmental background will add a valuable perspective to our board.”
The other Authority Members are Brian Conley, Sandra Magana-Cuellar and Jeff Ohlfs, appointed by the Governor; Bary Freet, appointed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors; and Jerry Ogburn and Nancy Stuart, appointed by the Palm Springs City Council.
