Palm Desert is a shining jewel among Southern California’s gorgeous desert landscapes. We’re just a short drive from Palm Springs, and we’re surrounded by a national park, state park, and national forest. All of those geographic advantages mean that there is plenty of hiking near Palm Desert. Some of the best Palm Springs hiking trails are here, such as Ladder Canyon and Joshua Tree National Park. Here are the five bucket list Palm Desert hikes to try during your stay at Shadow Mountain Resort, listed from shortest to longest. Joshua Tree’s Cholla Cactus Gardens Joshua Tree National Park has tons [...]