PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 8, 2018) Memorial Day Weekend marks the official start of the summer season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Extended holiday and weekend summer hours are just a few of the ways the Tramway is helping to extend your mountain adventure.

• Memorial Day, May 28, the first tram up at 8:00 a.m.
• May 25 through August 31 enjoy “Early Fridays.” The first tram up at 8:00 a.m. every Friday.
• Friday, May 25 through Saturday, September 1, evening hours will be extended on Fridays and Saturdays with the last car up at 9:00 p.m. and the last car down at 10:30 p.m. Also, Peaks Restaurant will remain open until 8:30 p.m. and Pines Café until 9:30 p.m. on those days.

According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “We are happy to once again offer our summer visitors an extended-hours program to enjoy the many outdoor adventures provided in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. The Park’s ranger staff and volunteers have a truly wonderful schedule of activities planned.”

San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness and San Jacinto Natural History Association

PALM SPRINGS, CA (May 2, 2018) May 26 kicks off the summer programs of the Mt. San Jacinto Natural History Association (NHA) in partnership with the Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness (MSJSP&W).

According to NHA President Joe Migliore, “After the success of our introductory series last summer, we decided to increase the number of offerings from 8 to 15, running through September 8.”

The first program is entitled “Birds on the Wing” and is led by Ornithologist Kurt Leuschner, Professor of Natural Resources at College of the Desert. Advance registration is required.

Also, on May 26 and 27, “Junior Ranger Days” returns to the Mt. San Jacinto State Park. These popular events led by MSJSP&W Interpreter Allison Barnes are held at the base of the Mountain Station’s walkway from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. and include such children’s activities as “Leave No Trace” games, “Spin the Wheel” information board and “Meet & Greet” with animal pelts. Additional dates are June 16, July 7, August 4, and September 1 and 2. No advance registration is required.

Finally, free Guided Nature Walks by State Park volunteers resume May 26 and continue Saturdays and Sundays through September 2. These walks feature a choice of two easy trails–the Desert View Trail, a 1½-mile beginning at 11:00 a.m. and the Long Valley Nature Trail, a ¾-mile loop beginning at 1:30 p.m. No advance registration is required.

There is no charge for any of these programs, except for regular Tramway admission.

For more information about the NHA summer programs or to register, please visit www.msjnha.org/events.

PALM SPRINGS, CA (April 23, 2018) A secret Southern California residents have long known is that the coolest spot during the hot summer months is just a 10-minute tram ride away—to the alpine forest atop the majestic San Jacinto Mountains. Beginning May 1, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Summer Pass makes “beating the heat” easy—and affordable—for everyone when passes again go on sale.

Valid through August 31, the Summer Pass includes unlimited Tram admissions for the pass-holder, a 10% discount on additional Tram admissions (up to 6 in party), a 10% discount at Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café, and unlimited free parking. Cost of the Summer Pass is $80 for adults and seniors (65+) and $40 for children ages 3-10, and may be purchased at the Tram’s Valley Station or online at www.pstramway.com beginning May 1.

Summer Pass holders also enjoy over 50 miles of hiking trails, picnic areas and multiple campgrounds all within the 14,000-acre pristine forest of the Mount San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area.

The Tram’s Mountain Station offers spectacular view points, two restaurants, cocktail lounge, gift shop, natural history museum and two documentary-style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park.

The first Tram up Monday through Friday is 10:00 a.m. and the first Tram up Saturday and Sunday is 8:00 a.m. The last Tram up daily is 8:00 p.m. and the last Tram down, 9:45 p.m.

Just a short drive from many Southern California cities, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Summer Pass is the perfect summer escape!