Greater Palm Springs is famous for golf, shopping, hiking , and hundreds of dining opportunities, but most visitors are surprised—and delighted—to learn that Greater Palm Springs is an important farming region of Southern California. No wonder! The destination has a 300-day growing season, with annual agriculture contributing more than $600 million to the economy from table grapes, citrus, fruits, peppers, avocados, mangos, carrots, assorted greens and greenhouses all scattered across this bountiful oasis. Several farms grow organic crops and about 95% of U.S. dates are grown right here. The six Certified Farmers Markets in Greater Palm Springs, most open fall through spring, operate throughout these cities –...

Regardless of your journey, you'll find it easy to embrace the outdoors in Greater Palm Springs – where wildlife, wellness, and wonder collide. There's no better way to explore this oasis's natural beauty and wonder than on foot.