Mission LQ: Rocket Launch
Have you ever dreamed of being an astronaut? Or better yet, building a rocket – not just a model that sits on your shelf collecting dust, but a launchable rocket and then experiencing the thrill of seeing it soar? If so, you won’t want to miss out on “Mission LQ:...
Local Hiker To Complete 100th Boo Hoff Trail Hike
Mark Johnson, hike coordinator for the La Quinta-based power hiking group called the Koko-Nuts, will complete his 100th Boo Hoff Trail Hike on Wednesday morning December 30. The Koko-Nuts are avid power hikers. The group consists primarily of current and retired Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) employees. They have completed...
La Quinta Awarded Accolades as Top Hiking Destination!
Move over, Pacific Crest Trail! Think again, Big Painted Canyon! The City of La Quinta is tremendously proud that word has gotten out: our hiking trails are among the best in the west! Not to toot my own horn, but I’ve been a super-fan of hiking our cove for a...