“MILITARY DAYS” RETURNS AT PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY
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 complimentary admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway along with a special gift as part of “Military Days.” Spouses of deployed military members, as well as military widows and widowers, also qualify for the promotion. In addition, up to four of their guests receive 25% off the regular Tramway fare.
According to Tramway General Manager Nancy Nichols, “After a several-year pause due to the pandemic, we are very happy to resume ‘Military Days’ and welcome back the dedicated men and women of the United States Armed Forces—along with their friends and families. For more than a decade, ‘Military Days’ has been a way of extending our thanks for their service and sacrifice.”
While visiting, Tramway guests can enjoy:
- Hiking the 50+ miles of pristine wilderness in the Mount San Jacinto State Park.
- Picnicking in a beautiful pine forest.
- Joining complimentary guided nature walks on Saturdays and Sundays through Labor Day Weekend.
- Dining in either Peaks Restaurant, a fine dining experience, or Pines Café, a cafeteria-style restaurant.
Don’t miss out on this annual tradition!
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND STARTS THE SUMMER SEASON
Memorial Day Weekend Starts the Summer Season at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
Summer Schedule Begins May 27
Memorial Day Weekend marks the official beginning 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 30, the first tram up is at 8:00 a.m.
- Friday, May 27 through Sunday, September 4, 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.
- Evening hours will also be extended on Sunday, May 29 for the Memorial Day Weekend. The last tram car up is at 9:00 p.m. and the last car down at 10:30 p.m.
ANNOUNCING THE RETURN OF SUMMER PROGRAMS
SAN JACINTO STATE PARK & WILDERNESS AND NATURAL HISTORY ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF SUMMER PROGRAMS
Mt. San Jacinto State Park & Wilderness (MSJSP&W) and the Natural History Association (NHA) are happy to announce the return of Class and Field Programs for the 2022 summer season.
Through October 22, a total of fourteen programs will be presented covering a range of natural history and hike classes (www.msjnha.org/events).
The first is on May 14, and is entitled “Get Lost With a Naturalist, Wilderness Discovery Network” and is led by Colin Barrows, MA Biology, Northern Arizona University, Naturalist.
Also, free Guided Nature Walks by State Park volunteers resume May 28 and continue Saturdays and Sundays through September 4. 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 and parking fee.
For more information about the NHA summer programs or to register, please visit www.msjnha.org/events.
TRAMWAY SUMMER PASS RETURNS
Popular Program Runs May 1 through August 31, 2022
Southern California residents have long known that the coolest spot during the hot summer months is just a 10-minute tram ride away in the alpine forests atop majestic Mount San Jacinto. Beginning May 1, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Summer Pass makes “escaping the heat” easy—and affordable—for everyone when passes again go on sale.
Valid through August 31 2022, the Summer Pass includes unlimited Tram admissions for the passholder, a 10% discount on additional Tram admissions (up to 4 in party), a 10% discount at Peaks Restaurant or Pines Café, and unlimited free parking for the passholder. Cost of the Summer Pass is $85 for adults and seniors, and $45 for children ages 3-10, and may be purchased at the Tramway’s Valley Station or online at www.pstramway.com/tickets beginning May 1.
Passholders 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.
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 is 9:30 p.m.
Just a short drive from many Southern California cities, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway’s Summer Pass is the perfect summer escape!
