The permanent population is 43, as of , with another 27, to 30, people living in the City in the winter, bringing the total population to almost 75, residents during the winter season. Approximately 1 million tourists stay in hotels in Palm Springs annually while another , visitors stay in non-hotel accommodations. They are no doubt attracted by the weather, which includes some days of sunshine.
For those fortunate enough to call Palm Springs home, the City boasts many parks and recreational facilities including a municipal golf course, tennis courts, a public Olympic-size pool, dog park and a baseball stadium. In a census there were only 35 people who could still speak the language and tribal enrollment as of was people.
While Palm Canyon was occupied during winter months the current site of the Spa Resort Casino was often used due to its natural hot springs , the Cahuilla trekked to much higher elevation in cooler Chino Canyon during the summer months, today easily accessible by the Palm Springs Aerial TRAM. Native American petroglyphs, irrigation ditches, dams and house pits can be seen in Tahquitz, Chino and Indian Canyons. Petroglyphs, pictographs and mortar holes can also be seen in Andreas Canyon.
The mortar holes were used to grind acorns into flour. On their expedition they first recorded the existence of Agua Caliente hot water. It is highly probable that the Cahuilla made contact with them or, at the very least, were aware of their presence. Check Out Date. Share: Facebook Linkedin. Next Previous. Searching for your next vacation…. First Name. Greater Palm Springs is the home of more than golf courses, which is why many refer to us as the Golf Capital of the World.
Photos courtesy of: Chris Miller. Request a Free Visitors Guide. Sign up for our E-Newsletter.
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