Barack Obama in Rancho Mirage for Presidents Day
Rancho Mirage continues to live up to its name of "Playground of the Presidents," hosting to former President Barack Obama, just a few days before President Donald Trump is set to visit the city.
Obama spent his Presidents' Day at the Thunderbird Heights off Highway 111. Thunderbird is famous for hosting several presidents, including Dwight Eisenhower, John F. Kennedy, Gerald Ford, Lyndon B. Johnson, George H.W. Bush, and then-Vice President Richard Nixon.
The visit was unannounced to the public, however, a photo with staff at the Thunderbird Country Club gym taken today shows the 44th President is all smiles.
The trainer in the photo didn't speak with News Channel 3, but posted this photo to her Facebook page after the former President's visit.
Obama has visited Thunderbird a few times over the years, including after President Donald Trump's inauguration. His desert visits haven't been limited to Thunderbird. He also hosted three world summits at Sunnylands in Rancho Mirage, including one with China's President Xi Jinping.
No word if Obama was joined by any of his family for this visit.
The Coachella Valley will host the last two sitting U.S. Presidents within two days of each other.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump will attend a fundraising event at Porcupine Creek in Rancho Mirage, which is about 2 miles away from Thunderbird.
The "Golf Outing and Reception" will be held in the home of Oracle Founder Larry Ellison.
Ellison also hosted Obama for a round a golf at the same course during his time as president.
The event is not listed on Trump's website at this time. He scheduled to visit Bakersfield and Phoenix on Wednesday as well. The Phoenix rally will start at 7 p.m.
An Air Force plane touched down at Palm Springs International Airport on Monday morning. The plane appears to be a C-17 Globemaster III which historically carries the presidential limousine.
Air Force plane lands in Palm Springs ahead of President Trump’s arrival
Watch News Channel 3 all day Wednesday for full coverage of the president's visit.
