Day Trip #6: Wildflower Displays @ Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
February 13, 2009 by
Wildflower Preview at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Click here to view last season’s wildflower video, a season in review. This past week the desert area received rain which will prolong the wildflower season this year. The most significant rain in relation to the wildflowers is the precipitation that the desert receives during the months [...]
Day Trip #5: Touring the Big Boulders at Joshua Tree National Park.
February 2, 2009 by
One of my favorite things about visiting national and state parks is the transformation that occurs when you cross over into the park’s boundaries. As the landscape takes on a new form I feel like I’m entering into another world. Joshua Tree National Park is most definitely one of those magical places. The sharp angles [...]
Day Trip #4: Coyote Canyon 4WD Trail In Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
January 16, 2009 by
Click here to view the video that corresponds to this road trip into Coyote Canyon. Water in the desert is scarce and oases are rare. When you do encounter a stream or spring in the middle of an arid region, it is a natural wonder. Coyote Canyon, located in the northwest area of Anza-Borrego Desert [...]
Day Trip #3: Old Dale Rd 4WD Jeep Trail
December 16, 2008 by
Old Dale Rd. 4WD RoadLocation: Joshua Tree National Park Requirements: 4WD Required, also excellent Mountain Bike Trail Time by Car: 2 to 3 hours Distance: 23 Miles (one way) Not recommended for summer trips. Click on the link to view a video of the Old Dale Road Trip. My most recent Desert Road Trip was [...]
Day Trip #2: Cottonwood Springs in Joshua Tree National Park
December 2, 2008 by
Cottonwood Springs is one of the most scenic spots in Joshua Tree National Park and the site of a desert fan palm oasis. I learned about this location from one of the Park Rangers whose eyes lit up when talking about it. She said it was one of the most beautiful places and one of [...]
Day Trip #1: The Wind Caves at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
September 30, 2008 by
The summer has ended and the cooler fall temperatures have lured me out of my air-conditioned home onto the desert trails. My first outing of the fall season was a day trip to a popular area in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park called Fish Creek Wash. I wanted to hike to the Wind Caves and explore [...]
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