Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours
San Andreas Fault Bones of the Earth 4x4 Jeep Tour
Extraordinary scenery abounds as your Big Red Jeep winds its way through the labyrinth of geological cuts and canyons of the San Andreas Fault Zone as your naturalist guide entertains you with stories about the plants, animals, geology, and history of the California desert. On this exciting 4WD adventure to our private Metate Ranch on the San Andreas Fault, you will experience the twisted and tortured landscape of an active earthquake fault system. Your guide describes the geology of the area while you explore the skeleton of the earth. Walk between the steep walls of deep canyons created by the powerful forces of plate tectonics, water, wind, and time. Explore a natural palm oasis where crystal clear water bubbles up from the underground aquifer. Learn about the culture and lifestyle of the Cahuilla Indians and how they used the desert's plants for food, medicine, tools, weapons, shelter, and more. Learn about the plants and animals of the California desert. Discover the fascinating history of the Coachella Valley. Enjoy spectacular views as your guide describes the geologic forces and local history that shaped the Coachella Valley.
Highlights
Experience the twisted and tortured landscapes of an active earthquake fault system Walk between steep walls of deep canyons created by powerful forces of plate tectonics, water, wind and time Explore a natural palm oasis Learn about the culture and lifestyle of Cahuilla Indians Learn about plants and animals of the Californian desert Discover the fascinating history of the Coachella Valley Enjoy spectacular viewsIncludes
Meal: 1 bottled water, 1 Granola snack All transports: Jeep Expert naturalist guide Guided nature walk All admission, site fees and taxesRecently viewed
