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Beat the heat at Alpine’s water slideBig Bear’s favorite place to splish and splash to beat summer heat ison the Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain’s Water Slide. During the winterAlpine Slide features snow activities, but when the ice thaws the waterslides come to life.Two flumes filled with cascading water and an array of turns andstraightaways are now open for the season. Solar boards pumping thewater keep it warm and inviting.The side-by-side flumes send riders through a waterfall duringdescents that end with a plunge into the refreshing pool at the bottom.The rides are just a dollar each, ten rides for $8 or $12 buys an alldaypass. Parents only pay if they play. Forthose who would rather sit back and watchtheir kids, a pair of sun decks are availableand a spacious grass lawn to relax on.The waterslide is open daily June 10through Labor Day.After getting wet on the water slide,take a ride on the Alpine Slide. It beginswith a scenic chairlift ride to the top with abeautiful view of Big Bear Lake. Then hopon a sled that you control and ride downone of the two quarter mile tracks throughbanked turns and long straightaways, muchlike an Olympic Bobsled ride without theice.You can make a day of it at Alpine Slide,which also includes go-karts and mini-golf.For more information, call (909) 866-4626 or go online to alpineslidebigbear.com.The return of the LeperkhanzIrish band the Leperkhanz return to Killarney’s Pub and Grill June 9 at9:30pm. Killarney’s is at 32475 Hwy. 79 s., in Temecula. For moreinformation, call (951) 302-8338 or go online to www.killarneys.com.Leaping leopards.Antelope antics.Coyote capers.Discover a playfulworld of native andexotic animals,gardens and scenictrails. Enjoy WildlifeWonders animalshows, African VillageWaTuTu, Gecko Gulch -kids desert playland,and Giraffic Park.Gift Shops and Cafés.Bring the whole family.It’s paws-itively playful!Open 9:00am-5:00pmSUMMER HOURS8:00am-1:30pm, lastadmission 1:00pmfrom 6/16 to 8/3147-900 Portola Ave., Palm Desert/Indian Wells760-346-5694 • www.livingdesert.orgA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION16June, 2006 INLAND ENTERTAINMENT REVIEW