Perching themselves on a rock, tree or bush, the desert wildlife is either watching out for predators that could eat them or looking for prey they could eat. Whichever the case may be, having a wide field of view is necessary for survival. The photos below were from several tours.

Sometimes it is hard to imagine anything lives in our local deserts. But, as you can see in the photos below, there is plenty of life. With limited water and extreme temperatures, the animals, birds, reptiles, insects, and plants seem to do just fine. They have adapted to their unique environment in a way that is simply mind-boggling. Every day we do one of our desert tours and we see an array of species, it's a good day. It means that the ecosystem is healthy and that is the way we like it! All of the photos below were taken on our Joshua Tree Adventure Tour .

The Palm Springs Wind Farm Tour is mind-blowing and we mean that literally. It is amazing how these giant wind turbines operate and how they protect themselves from too much wind. As one of the fastest growing forms of renewable energy, we will see more of these giant wind turbines all over the world! (80% of the turbines in Palm Springs come from Denmark.)

Our guides are well-trained in handling large groups. They enjoy the interaction and the opportunity to share their knowledge with a diverse group of guests. In addition, many of our guides have extensive experience with group tours in Europe and South America. Some of the more popular step-on tours are the Palm Springs Windmill Tour, the Palm Springs City Tour, the Joshua Tree Adventure (stays on the pavement), and the Desert Sampler.

Our Desert Sampler Tour is a sightseer's dream! It incorporates many aspects of our local desert including the history, geology, local culture, wind energy, flora and fauna, aquifer, and more. After the two hour tour, guests are always surprised at how much they learned about the area. It is the perfect tour for those on a tight schedule.

Today, we were so happy to share our knowledge and expertise on the San Andreas Fault with our guests from Caltech. They are a wonderful group of people who enjoy learning about our natural world. After exploring the most fascinating section of the fault, they enjoyed a gourmet lunch at the valley's best date farm. In addition to the delicious food, each guest enjoyed a freshly made date shake. The photos below are from their San Andreas Fault Tour.

White-tailed Antelope Squirrels (Ammospermophilus leucurus) are the small ground squirrels often seen running around the desert on hot days. They have a dark back with a white stripe on the side, light cheeks, and a white eyering. The legs usually have some reddish, and the belly is white. The underside of the tail is white. Antelope Squirrels often hold their tail up over their back as a sunshade. Like many other ground squirrels they live and store food in underground burrows. The female of the species mates in springtime and often again in summer, giving birth to as many as ten babies, which she will nurse for about four weeks. They very often mate two times a year. Each female ground squirrel has ten nipples and can sustain as many as ten children easily even for her small size. The photos below were taken on our Joshua Tree Adventure Tour!

When we take our guests up to the highest peak (top photo), the first thing they say is, "I can see for miles and miles". It's a gradual ascent so the look on their faces when they get to the top is priceless! It is completely unexpected. The 360 degree view is breathtaking and the photo opportunities are incredible!

The photos below were taken on a Joshua Tree Adventure Tour. Look towards the right center of the two photographs and you will see a doe with her fawn under a Juniper Tree. The mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) is a deer whose habitat is in the western half of North America. It gets its name from its large mule-like ears. Adult male mule deer are called bucks, adult females are called does, and young of both sexes are called fawns.

The Long-eared Owl is a medium sized owl, 14 inches (37 cm) in length with a 38 inch (98 cm) wingspan. It has erect blackish ear-tufts, which are positioned in the center of the head. The ear-tufts are used to make the owl appear larger to other owls while perched. The female is larger in size and darker in coloration than the male. This nocturnal species is perhaps most easily seen perched in a tree in its daytime roost, sometimes in small groups during the winter months. The video and photo below were taken on a recent San Andreas Fault Tour.