Christmas Oasis

If you drive from Palm Springs north along Ramon Road across the Coachella Valley...

...you will eventually reach the Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve.

The magical spot has an underground spring surrounded by ancient California Fan Palms...

...with beautifully maintained bridges and hiking trails...

...winding their way through the trees.

A mile long trail along the San Andreas Fault is bordered by signage warning about scary animals like rattlesnakes and mountain lions which did not phase Critter Dude Chris Campbell above.

At the end of the trail is the McCallum Oasis, which has a huge pond...

...surrounded by more spectacular California Fan Palms.

If you are ever visiting the Coachella Valley, the place is worth a visit and entrance to the Preserve and its hiking trails is free.