anaheim-bulletin 1959-04-10

B-6—Anaheim (Cal.) Bulletin Friday, April 10, 1939 1959 Chevrolet Motorlog Journeys To Palm Canyon By JOSEPH E. McGREAL Week end visitors to the Palm Springs area in the winter are often so intent in soaking up the smog - free sunshine that they miss the very pleasant ride to the west of Palm Springs where an oasis offers marked contrast to the desert country. Shaded areas with running creeks are not usually associated with this part of the country but the secluded canyons have been a haven for the Cahuilla Indians for many, many years. The Anaheim Bulletin Motorlog Party visited these canyons in a 1969 Chevrolet Impala four - door hardtop made available to us through the courtesy of Cone Brothers. The Chevrolet with its distinctive styling for this year attracted many interested glances both on the freeway to Palm Springs and within the city itself. This is the second consecutive year in which Chevrolet has made a major design change. Power equipment assured easy handling in both town and highway driving and the spacious luggage compartment held many pieces with room to spare. We took the San Bernardino Freeway east and passed through Peaumont, Banning and Cabazon. We pulled to the right on Route 111 through Palm Springs. Entrance to Palm, Murray and Andreas Canyons is found on the south side of Palm Springs shortly before the road swings back to normal Palm Springs is located at Indian Avenue and Tabquita Road. Enroute to Palm Canyon after entering the Indian lands, a right turn takes you to Andreas Canyon. Four miles south of Palm Springs, this beauty spot is noted for fine palisades, old Indian caves and many lovely palms. A stream of pure mountain water winds through the canyon and at designated spots it is safe to slip from the creek. A wading pool has been widened for children and picnic facilities and restrooms are adjacent. Interesting rock formations may be found. The remains of Indian mortars where meal was ground may be seen. There are many Washington Palms. An exceptionally interesting cluster of palms may be found here containing one fallen palm which lends itself to stunt photography. South of Andreas Canyon is Murray Canyon, named after one of the early Palm Springs pioneers. Here are many palms and several excellent picnic spots. The road is not too good but there is a good trail for an easy hike from Andreas Canyon. Wild ponies, said to be descendants of early Indian ponies, may sometimes be seen in this canyon. Popular Picture Subject Several groups of palms may be seen after returning to the main road into Palm Canyon. However, the entire vista is not to be enjoyed until you arrive at the crest of a hill where an ample parking lot smells shop and souls Drive. It is a favorite destination for a horseback ride and facilities are available. Its easy to cross a section of land to reach the falls. Cottonwoods and Chino Canyon is an intre tree - filled canyon which east of the main road north of Palm Springs. Woods line the little valley as many palms. A warr spring provides luxurious bathing. An interesting can be found where the canyons into a gorge. Palm yon is about forty-three from Palm Springs and is northeast side of the C Valley. The narrow canyons vividly colored walls. The ant hues give the canyons name. At its nearest point the Sea is about forty miles Palm Springs. One of California's most popular racing regattas is held during each winter season. Ton Sea was formed by an outfall of the Colorado River and feet below sea level, 15 miles and 35 miles long. Along of the desert, traces of the beach line of Lake Cahulla still be seen. The Cahulla built villages nearby but donned them when the lake up. When the Spanish came upon the site, she deserted. It was not to fill again until the floods Do not pass up the beauu made a major design change. Power equipment assured easy handling in both town and highway driving and the spacious luggage compartment held many pieces with room to spare. We took the San Bernardino Freeway east and passed through Peaumont, Banning and Cabazon. We pulled to the right on Route 111 through Palm Springs. Entrance to Palm, Murray and Andreas Canyons is found on the south side of Palm Springs shortly before the road swings back to Highway 99. The Indians of Palm Springs have been more fortunate than others of their race throughout the country. The local band is a part of the widely scattered Cahuilla tribe and has never been very big. The families live in the valuable lands east of Indian Avenue and in Andreas, Palm and Murray Canyons, well-known for the picturesque scenery. An act of Congress in July, 1922, set aside a 1600-acre tract which includes the lower parts of these canyons and designated it as a national monument. Canyons on Indian Land The Palm Springs Indians are well dressed and well educated. They live in good fashion from the rentals of small stores and residences on their property. They also achieve an income from small gardens and as workmen in the towns in the Palm Springs vicinity. Weaving has long been an important contribution to the economy and also pottery-making. In the Palms Canyon area a small shop sells many of the products of their skills. A fee of 50 cents per person is charged for visitors to enter the Andreas and Palm Canyons which also supplies a source of revenue. The original Palm Springs which lent its name to the present city is a picturesque and interesting mineral bath. The Agua Caliente Mineral Baths have attracted Indians for centuries. The hot bubbling springs and curative waters contain traces of at least eleven health-giving minerals. The orig- several excellent picnic spots. The road is not too good but there is a good trail for an easy hike from Andreas Canyon. Wild ponies, said to be descendants of early Indian ponies, may sometimes be seen in this canyon. Popular Picture Subject Several groups of palms may be seen after returning to the main road into Palm Canyon. However, the entire vista is not to be enjoyed until you arrive at the crest of a hill where an ample parking lot, snak shop and souvenir store are located. Palm Canyon has been pictured in newspapers the world over and is one of the beauty spots of the area. An easy foot trail leads down into the canyon and motion picture companies frequently set up locations in the many ravines. The 15-mile length of the canyon offers a breathtaking change of scenery from tropical palms and streams to rocky forbidding gorges. The native California fan palm, or Washingtonia-Filifers, does not bear edible fruit. The palm has a thick trunk and is fed by an intricate root system. Hundreds of small roots spreading through surrounding topsoil to gather moisture and the palm has a thick fringe of dead leaves hanging close to the trunk. More than 3,000 specimens of the desert fan palm line the Palm Canyon cleft. The fire hazard is great and a fierce blaze raced through the canyon some years ago threatening the existence of the ancient trees. Tahquitz Canyon is about a mile hike from the center of Palm Springs. Another mile up the foot trail brings the lovely Tahquitz Falls into view. It is worth the effort as the falls drop sixty feet across bare granite. The abundance of water is striking in the desert area. Late hour television fans may recognize the scene as the falls were used as a setting in the film "Lost Horizon." The falls may also be reached by burro from the South Palm Canyon Approximately 75 per cent Americans living in urban areas now covered by health insurance, compared with 58% of those living in rural areas. There are more than 569 ducing oil wells in the U.S., are located in 30 states,duce an average of 12.8 bd oil a day each. Atoms are so small that lion of them would fit on a pin. PLENTY OF ROOM — Cautious motorists slow down for this narrow space in the rock formations near Palm Canyon. Actually there is plenty of room to accommodate the widest of modern automobiles. Anaheim Bulletin Auto Tour Your Guide to Places of Interest Auto Tour Your Guide to Places of Interest Motorlog Canyon Drive. It is a favorite destination for a horseback ride and picnic facilities are available. It is necessary to cross a section of Indian land to reach the falls. Cottonwoods and Cave Chino Canyon is an interesting tree - filled canyon which opens east of the main road a mile north of Palm Springs. Cottonwoods line the little valley as well as many palms. A warm water spring provides luxurious natural bathing. An interesting cave may be found where the canyon narrows into a gorge. Painted Canyon is about forty-three miles from Palm Springs and is on the northeast side of the Coachella Valley. The narrow canyon has vividly colored walls. The brilliant hues give the canyon its name. At its nearest point the Salton Sea is about forty miles from Palm Springs. One of Southern California's most popular outboard racing regattas is held here during each winter season. The Salton Sea was formed by an overflow of the Colorado River and is 264 feet below sea level, 15 miles wide and 35 miles long. Along the rim of the desert, traces of the ancient beach line of Lake Cahuilla can still be seen. The Cahuilla Indians built villages nearby but abandoned them when the lake dried up. When the Spanish explorers came upon the site, the slink was a desert. It was not to fill with water again until the floods of 1905. Do not pass up the beautiful and CANYON ROCK FORMATIONS — Within sight of the Colorado Desert is the oasis of Andreas Canyon. Here among these rocks the Indians once ground their corn in the mortar holes. Children and rock formations seem to be very compatible. ALONG PALM CANYON Motorlog Party stops enroute admire the spread of Wash MEET THE MAN KNOWS YOU STEFFY BUICK Sales and Service 410 S. Los Angeles KE 3-1341 ing each winter season. The Salton Sea was formed by an overflow of the Colorado River and is 264 feet below sea level, 15 miles wide and 35 miles long. Along the rim of the desert, traces of the ancient beach line of Lake Cahuilla can still be seen. The Cahuilla Indians built villages nearby but abandoned them when the lake dried up. When the Spanish explorers came upon the site, the sink was a desert. It was not to fill with water again until the floods of 1905. Do not pass up the beautiful and historical places of interest so close to the heart of town while you enjoy Palm Springs and its many recreational attractions. Approximately 75 per cent of all Americans living in urban areas are now covered by health insurance, compared with 58 per cent of those living in rural areas. There are more than 569,000 producing oil wells in the U.S. They are located in 30 states and produce an average of 12.8 barrels of oil a day each. Atoms are so small that two billion of them would fit on the point of a pin. AUTO GLASS INSTALLED WHILE YOU WAIT Insurance Replacements Solicited Nason Auto Paints ANAHEIM AUTO GLASS and Parts 542 S. Los Angeles KE. 5-4940 "Nick" J. WINGERT "Jim" WINGERT STEFFY BUICK Sales and Service 410 S. Los Angeles KE 3-1341 HARDIN OLDSMOBILE Sales and Service 252 N. Los Angeles KE 5-7211 Consult the Classified Pages of The Anaheim Bulletin for Dependable Used Cars— ANDREAS CANYON — A creek of pure water ed by runoff from the San Jacinto Mountains atracts young motorlogger. A wading area, picnic facilities and restrooms are available to the visitor. 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