Coachella Valley Hiking Club Blog

Don't forget the Joint Social with Desert Trails at the Fish Farm

Hi all you CVHCers

Just a reminder & updated info - let me know, if you haven't already, if you plan to attend the Joint Social with Desert Trails on Tues 11/6 (see below).  I haven't had a lot of response yet and it would be great to have a good show of support for their invitation.  Mary Barlow, their Social Chairman, called yesterday and noted that since it gets dark around 5 we should get there early- by 3:30 instead of 4 if possible so tours can be completed before dark.  So, CVHCers should meet at the BLM at 3 PM to carpool out there.  In addition to the below recommendations you might want to bring a headlamp or flashlight and jacket.... 

Thanks all,
Robin

Tues Nov 6-- Combined Social & Tour. Whitewater Preserve (old fish farm) northwest of Palm Springs. The Wildlands Conservancy has bought this wonderful property and is remodeling it for public use. It will not be officially open in November but we have been invited by the Desert Trails Hiking Club to join them on a picnic/potluck and tour of the facility. There will be toilets but no potable water.  4 PM-6PM. Bring a dish to share, your beverage of choice, a camping chair (they have picnic tables) and walking shoes for a tour. Please carpool if possible. The exit is Whitewater Canyon Road off the I 10 just west of the Hwy 62 junction. Please RSVP by November 1st to Robin (760) 322-6324.

News Flash!

News Flash!.... Potential Oscar nominees Chuck Nisbet, President of Coachella Valley Hiking Club, and Larry Liguori, aka Enrique Suave, were in town last week for cameo appearances in the acclaimed TV commercial advocating a No vote on controversial Measure C.  As seen below, they delighted the large crowd of neighbors gathered to catch a glimpse of the handsome duo.  Tune in to Channels 4 and 6  anytime before Election Day for a chance to catch the thrilling 30-second piece.  Or - stop in at the Casablanca Country Club for an exclusive showing. 
Confused about the Measure?

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Here is a link to the comments Chuck made in the Desert Sun.

http://www.mydesert.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007710220306

Thanks to Robin for the text and the pictures.

Trip to Little Lake and Centenial Canyon

On October 6, 2007 a group of us went on a tour of the petroglyphs at Little Lake with the Matarango Musiem. Little Lake belongs to a duck hunting club but a few times a year they allow the Museum to lead tours of the remarcable petroglyphs found there. The following are some great pictures taken by Billie Harken. The last two pictures were taken at Centenial Canyon. The snake is a Panamint rattler Crotalus Mitchellii Stephensi.

                                                                                                                                         

Here are some more pictures taken by  Eric.