After a short trip to the Salton Sea in late May, I came home with several photos of birds. The pelicans were easy to ID, but this Gull eludes me. I know it is a Gull, but what type? There seem to be so many varieties. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.
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Everyday my Dad walks the trails that meander through his 20 acre ranch in Escondido, CA. The hillsides are covered in sage and grass, newly grown after the 2007 Oct. fires swept through and cleared the hillsides for miles in every direction. The music from his new ipod was playing as he hiked up a
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How to Become Heat-Acclimated by Lynn Bremner – DesertUSA.com After moving to the desert year-round, I learned that heat acclimation would be a necessity if I wanted to keep up with my regular outdoor activities during the summer months. My normal activities include running, horseback riding, golf and hiking. I couldn’t bear an entire summer
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Day Trip #11: The Cholla Cactus Garden By Lynn Bremner Location: Joshua Tree National Park along Pinto Basin Rd. The Cholla Cactus Garden in Joshua Tree National Park is a wonderland of Cholla cactus.
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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
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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
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Cottonwood Spring 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
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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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