I just learned about a local activity that you can do while vacationing in the Palm Springs area. I never knew this existed. It is so different and exciting sounding that I had to write about it.
Imagine gliding over the Coachella Valley in a glider.  On this glider tour, you can see everything from the San Jacinto and San Gorgonio mountains in the west to the Salton Sea in the east and from Joshua Tree National Monument in the north to rugged Toro Peak and the Santa Rosa Mountains in the south.

Palms to Pines Gliding operates a unique airplane that takes off under its own power, then transforms to a glider at altitude. The advantages of a powered glider: It doesn’t require a tow to take off and can land safely at will at any airport. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience.

“Once you’ve caught the thermal updrafts you soar with the eagles,” says Chris Dabolt, the owner of Palms to Pines Gliding.  He has been a glider pilot for nearly 35 years with commercial and flight-instructor ratings.

Palms to Pines Gliding operates from the privately owned Bermuda Dunes Airport. Dabolt selected the airport because of its large runway, friendly and helpful staff, and proximity to the local mountains and deserts, which provide both spectacular views and the ideal conditions for gliding. Click the following link to learn more about this great Palm Springs activity: https://www.palmstopinesgliding.com/