CEDPA 2002 Conference-Area Activities

The 42^nd Annual Conference
Was on October 16-18, 2002 at the
Riviera Resort & Raquet Club
Palm Springs, California 92262

If you weren't at this conference, you missed out on the best resource of the year for k-12 educational technologists. You will have another chance to meet up with your colleagues by attending our Mini Conference held on May 1, 2003 in Long Beach at CSU Chancellors Office.

If your looking for a PowerPoint or other materials on a session you attended, click here for a quick list of presentations we have online. We will post the presentations as we receive them along with a session description.

Area Activities

GOLF

Choose from over 20 nearby valley courses. Tee times can be arranged by the hotel's concierge, with complimentary shuttle providing transportation to local courses.

TENNIS

Two championship, hard surface tennis courts, lit for night play, located at hotel. Lessons may be arranged through the Tennis Pro.

SWIMMING

Two hotel outdoor swimming pools with whirlpools.

MOORTEN BOTANICAL GARDEN

Displays desert plants from around the world and also serves as a bird and wildlife sanctuary.

PALM SPRINGS AERIAL TRAMWAY

Transports passengers 2-1/2 miles up to Mountain Station at 8,516 ft. at the eastern edge of Long Valley. The tram affords spectacular views and access to the rugged San Jacinto mountains. Both the Mountain Station and the Valley Station at the foot of the tramway have observation decks and picnic areas.

PALM SPRINGS DESERT MUSEUM

dedicated to the visual and performing arts and the natural sciences. Exhibits focus on Western and contemporary art and the human and natural history of the Coachella Valley.

Other activities

Sightseeing tours
Horseback riding
Desert Jeep Rides
Hot Air Ballooning

For more information about Palm Springs and surrounding areas, go to the Complete Guide to Palm Springs, California, at palmsprings.com. This website provides detailed information about recreation and other activities in Palm Springs and surrounding areas.