With a bit of time on my hands and the desire to take Addie and Sheila on a mini-road trip, along with wanting to do some training hikes and enjoying caravanning with Nanine, I explored the Indio area for about four days last week.  During the trip, Nanine and I camped in our rigs at the Indio Elks so we could play cribbage, drink Manhattans, chat with locals, and hike some local trails.

The Cove Trail (La Quinta)

This trail, though, had many sub-trails blocked from dogs so the canines wouldn’t annoy the wildlife.

The “City” of Indio

An older city, comprised of just a few streets, decorated with murals.

Desert Living Zoo and Gardens (Palm Desert)

Although Sheila and Nanine’s pooch, Bossa, got along fine while Nanine and I played cribbage in her rig, we decided it was best to allow Bossa to have his own space and Sheila hers while we explored the Desert Living Zoo.  Thank you, Uber!

Wilderness Loop (a five mile hike with the trailhead inside the Desert Living Zoo)

Miss Sheila Beila carefully watching our cribbage game

Indio Canyon Badlands

One of my favorite hikes!  Various desert terrain with gorgeous views and some bouldering challenges.  Sheila, who joined us, loved jumping up on the granite rocks – and didn’t enjoy the sand between her toes.

View of the snowcapped mountains from the trail.