great a date shake on the way out or back. But be careful... Cabazon is speed trap so keep an eye on the speedometer heading through this part of the drive.

They've also got date banana shakes! Check out their grocery store for a wide variety of jams, jellies, spreads, dried foods, freshly baked goods, and lots of date-inspired treats.

Um, frosty date shakes. Dates to take home (and all the making of your own Palm Springs trail mix). And a film called "The Sex Life of the Date" to boot. What's not to love?

If you're looking for a spa, I'd go here. It's got to be one of if not the best out there and I've always had a great experience here.

The spa here is by far the best I've ever tried. What I love about it is that it's not just a vanity spa--they really put a lot of thought into the treatments. Whatever you do, don't miss it.

Though the tennis taking place next door might make you want to hit the courts, take a break and unwind under the capable hands of the spa technicians. A great way to wile away the afternoon is with chilled cucumber water by the outdoor fireplace with colorful bougainvillea setting off just-buffed Though the tennis taking place next door might make you want to hit the courts, take a break and unwind under the capable hands of the spa technicians. A great way to wile away the afternoon is with chilled cucumber water by the outdoor fireplace with colorful bougainvillea setting off just-buffed facials.… see moresee less

This is a really fun way to spend a day in the desert. One of my favorite stops was the Butterfly Garden.

The hikes here are said to be superb. They're on my To Do list.

Great park - can't wait to visit again!

All around my favoirte national park in the U.S., and I've been to all the big ones. The Sierra's are one of a kind; deep valleys carved by glaciers, craggy granite peaks, trees so big you can drive through, relax in style by staying in it's 4 star hotel or hike into the backcountry and camp at All around my favoirte national park in the U.S., and I've been to all the big ones. The Sierra's are one of a kind; deep valleys carved by glaciers, craggy granite peaks, trees so big you can drive through, relax in style by staying in it's 4 star hotel or hike into the backcountry and camp at your own private lake. Go!… see moresee less

Yosemite Cable Hike

This place has a very interesting history--it was purchased by a couple named William and Elizabeth Kent who were worried that the park would be destroyed. Eventually they named it after John Muir and donated it to the government, which, personally, is not what I would do to ensure something didn't This place has a very interesting history--it was purchased by a couple named William and Elizabeth Kent who were worried that the park would be destroyed. Eventually they named it after John Muir and donated it to the government, which, personally, is not what I would do to ensure something didn't get destroyed.… see moresee less

Had no idea they had ZipLine in BB - will have to check that out!

Yah, I've passed by this a lot and wanted to give it a shot. If you do it, let me know how it goes! I hear it's a pretty good ride

This sounds fun. Thanks, Jeanelle! thinking about doing this now.

Take the hike up to Clouds Rest or Half Dome or both

on the geologist's tour list!

A great day out. Relaxing spaces in the midst of chaotic L.A.

Wonderful!

Brett says definitely check it out.

Couldn't check this place JR... We didn't go to Lake Tahoe b/c we heard that they still don't have snow there... but thanks for the recommendation.

If you're staying in South Lake Tahoe, you'll want to ski Heavenly... it's on that side of the lake. On the north side, you'll have Squaw Valley and some other smaller mountains too.

Big mountain that covers Nevada and California, owned by Vail Resorts so if you ski Colorado make sure to check out the season pass options.

Another dog friendly place to people or dog watch!