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Lecture starts at 9am - Start to Finish: The Building of Highway 74

  • Santa Rosa & San Jacinto Mountains National Monument Visitor Center 51500 California 74 Palm Desert, CA, 92260 United States (map)

THIS LECTURE IS FROM 9AM-10AM. A “time change” software glitch is not allowing us to post the correct time in the section on the left.

The Palms to Pines Scenic Byway connects the desert with the mountains and the coast beyond, but has a reputation for danger. Learn about the construction of this snaking roadway with Steve Lech.

RSVP is required for this lecture, and you must bring your ticket with you for check-in at 8:45 AM. Ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. A suggested tax-deductible donation of $5.00 per person is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs.

For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

UTM Coordinates for the Visitor Center are 33.67149, -116.40839