News from Palm Springs Aerial Tramway:

 The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate extended holiday hours on Monday, September 4, 2017 in observance of Labor Day. That day, the first Tram up will be at 8:00 a.m., the last Tram up will be 8:00 p.m. and last Tram down will be at 9:45 p.m. Trams depart at least every 30 minutes.   

 The Tramway’s “Early Friday” program ends September 1 and the regular Friday schedule resumes September 8 with the first Tram up at 10:00 a.m.

 Also, September 2 is the end of the Tramway’s “Summer Hours” on Fridays and Saturdays. Beginning Friday, September 8, the Tramway’s last car up daily will again be 8:00 p.m. and the last car down will be 9:45 p.m.

 The Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness concludes the summer’s “Junior Ranger Days” on Saturday, September 2 and Sunday, September 3. These popular events led by Interpreter Allison Barnes are held at the base of the Mountain Station’s walkway from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and include such children’s activities as “Leave No Trace” games, “Spin the Wheel” information board and “Meet & Greet” with animal pelts.

 Finally, the Tramway’s Summer Pass ends August 31, but the Annual Pass is still available for purchase either online (www.pstramway.com) or at the Tram’s Valley Station. The price is $160 for adults and $90 for children and includes 365 days of fun!