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Monument Night Adventures

  • Art Smith Trailhead CA-74 Palm Desert, CA, 92260 United States (map)

Discover how the desert comes alive after dark! Do you know which animals change colors when you use a blacklight? Using our blacklights, we will take a short walk along the Art Smith Trail basin looking for the many nocturnal creatures that inhabit our desert. This is a family friendly event. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Bring water and wear closed-toed shoes

RSVP is required, ticket reservations begin 14 days prior to the event. Your tax deductible donation of $5.00 is appreciated and encouraged to support our volunteer programs. For more information contact the Visitor Center at 760-862-9984.

Please note: The Art Smith Trailhead parking lot is located just past the driveway for the Visitor Center approximately 100 feet on the southwest side of Highway 74. View Map & UTM coordinates: 33.667957, -116.407666

Earlier Event: August 19
Star Party in the Mountains - CANCELLED
Later Event: August 26
Night Sky Viewing Stars and Planets