Peaks, Palms & Picnics: Day Journeys in the Mountains & Deserts of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley of Southern California (Pyle, Linda Mcmillin. Peaks, Palms, and Picnics.) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Evelyn Tschida McMillin (Author)

Editorial Reviews

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...all of Pyle's trips include tidbits of history, lore and an easy recipe that thematically matches each adventure. -- The Desert Sun, Jamie Lee Pricer

A delicious read--explains where to go for a hike while telling compelling stories about what you see. -- The Desert Sun, Lukas Velush

Delicious Hiking! A wonderful, innovative hiking guidebook! As a hiker and Palm Springs resident, it's a joy to read.... -- Eileen Stern, Desert Women's Counsel

Extremely well written. Describes in detail every single trail you can go on. A great sales tool for the desert. -- V.J. Hume KWXY radio, Palm Springs

 We love it! We ...have a permanent copy in the guest house and extra copies to give friends.... -- Ken and Elly Encinas, Blanks Color Imaging, Inc

Product Description

In the narrative style of nineteenth-century travel writers, Peaks,Palms and Picnics highlights natural history and western lore along remote back roads, historic city streets and ancient Indian trails in California's Coachella Valley region.

Each vignette includes travel routes for easy, moderate or strenuous hikes and simple recipes for delicious sandwiches, salads and desserts for the trail.

This revised and expanded second edition also features the author's photographs of many of her favorite destinations and scenic picnic spots.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 207 pages
• Publisher: Sunbelt Publications; 2 edition (October 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0916251578
• ISBN-13: 978-0916251574
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #200,597 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)