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Thursday, August 4, 2022 Volume 68 | Number 48
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THE DESERT MOBILE HOME NEWS CELEBRATING THE DESERT COMMUNITIES FOR 65 YEARS
Tram offers summer passes Get access to 50 miles of hiking trails in cool temps
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he sweltering summer heat in the Coachella Valley demands sweet relief. Fortunately, the fresh, cool air 8,516 feet above Palm Springs will reset your internal thermostat. The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway offers an economical summer pass which ensures unlimited access to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and over 50 miles of hiking trails. Other options at the Mountain Station include two restaurants, a cocktail lounge, the Natural History Museum, viewing of two documentary style movies about the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and the Mount San Jacinto State Park, and several observation decks. The Tram features the world’s largest rotating tram cars, traveling over two-and-one-half miles along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon, revealing picturesque vistas of the valley floor below as well as sightings of spectacular flora and fauna. There are two restaurants, Peaks for fine dining and Pines Restaurant for an affordable self-serve alternative. Originally built in 1963, construction was an engineering challenge. Helicopters flew some 23,000 missions without mishap during the 26 months of construction, hauling men and materials to erect the five towers and the 35,000 square foot Mountain
• A fan of the Detroit Pistons who also happened to design the video game NBA Jam detested the Chicago Bulls so much that he embedded a special code causing them to miss last-second shots when playing the Pistons in the game. • Heat waves kill more Americans than tornadoes, hurricanes, or floods.
In This Issue
Games for Brain Training.....................2 Summer Chicken & Pasta Salad..........3 Senior Farmer’s Market........................5 Upcoming Events..................................8
1. AD SLOGANS: Which product’s advertising slogan is “Look, Ma, no cavities!”? 2. MOVIES: The movie “300” is based on which famous historical battle? 3. U.S. PRESIDENTS: How many presidents have served more than two terms?
Station. The Tramway was modernized in 2000 with new cars and updated facilities. Once at the Mountain Station, visitors descend a concrete pathway to Long Valley which has picnic tables, ranger station, restrooms and several easy trails. Long Valley Discovery Trail takes explorers around a three-quarter mile loop while the one-and-one-half mile Desert View Trail leads to a number of scenic overlooks and forest views. More advanced hiking trails include Round Valley (two-andone-half miles), Wellman’s Divide (one mile from Round Valley), and the prize: San Jacinto Peak, a five-and-one-half mile hike one way leading to the second highest point in southern California where, on clear days, it
is reported that one can see Catalina Island or the glow from Las Vegas at night. Be sure to take plenty of water and check in at the Ranger Station at Long Valley to pick up a $5 wilderness permit. Mon-Fri First Tram up 10 a.m. Sat-Sun, First Tram up at 8 a.m. Sun-Thurs, Last Tram up 8 p.m. Last Tram down 9:30 p.m. Fri-Sat, Last Tram up 9 p.m. Last Tram Down 10:30 p.m. Summer pass: $85 adults and seniors, $45 children (3-10). Daily pass: $17.95 to $29.95. Ride ‘n’ Dine: $38 adults, $24.50 children (3-10). The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway is located at 1 Tram Way, Palm Springs. For tickets and information, visit pstramway.com.
• In nuclear physics, a “shake” (equivalent to 10 nanoseconds) is an informal unit of time measuring events in a nuclear explosion.
• Calling a man bald qualifies as sexual harassment in the United Kingdom.
• Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles have a longstanding reputation for rowdiness, but when a 1997 game between the team and the San Francisco 49ers saw around 60 fistfights in the stands, with someone even shooting a flare gun, the response from both worried families and local law enforcement prompted the installation of “Eagles Court,” a functional courtroom and jail at Veterans Stadium.
• When Salvador Dali bought a castle for his wife, Gala, in 1968, she accepted it with one condition -- that the artist would gain written permission from her before visiting. • One of the oldest recorded tattoo ink recipes consists of Egyptian pine bark, corroded bronze, vinegar, vitriol, leek juice and insect eggs. (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc.
4. ANIMAL KINGDOM: How far can a skunk’s spray reach? 5. GEOGRAPHY: What is the southernmost major city on the continent of Africa? 6. LANGUAGE: What is a funambulist? 7. HISTORY: Who was the first woman to complete the Boston Marathon (unofficially)? 8. TELEVISION: What was the name of the cruise ship on the itcom “The Love Boat”? 9. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE: Which colors make up the five-ring Olympic symbol? 10. FOOD & DRINK: Which plant produces cacao beans, which are used to make chocolate? (c) 2022 King Features Synd., Inc. ANSWER TO TRIVIA ON PAGE 6