Summary: From Hwy S22 at Arroyo Salado Primitive Campground you can 4WD or hike to the 17 Palms Oasis, 5 Palms Oasis, Una Palma and the Pumpkin Patch in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Last March I took a road trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Our goal was to visit a couple of the palm […]
Road Trip #17: Palm Oases in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Read More »
Just this past weekend I was having dinner with some friends from the Coachella Valley area. They had just bought a water ski boat and they had been researching all of the nearby areas where they could water ski. This conversation caught my boyfriends attention as he is interested in buying a little cabin or
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Wildlife Tour of the California Wolf Center North American Gray Wolves, Alaskan Wolves and The Mexican Gray Wolf The summer is a good time to take short day trips or weekend trips to nearby areas to get out of the heat. One nearby location is Julian, CA. Many of you have probably been to Julian
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Even in the middle of Summer, many people hike at the top of the La Quinta Cove, usually starting about sunrise. It doesn’t get too hot until 10am, at least that is when I would be off the trail! I usually like to start about 5:30-6:00am, and am done by 9:00am at the latest.
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Flash Flood on The Apache TrailBy L. Bremner Notes: This is a road trip that I took back in January of 1998. The Apache Trail is paved most of the way until you reach Tortilla Flat. After that, the road may require 4WD. I plan to return to the area this Fall to continue the
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Oyster Shell Beds, Yuha Geoglyph and Yuha Well by L. Bremner – DesertRoadTRIPPIN.com The Yuha Basin road trip was a trip I took back in March ’97. I haven’t been back to this particular spot since then, but I thought it would be a fun road trip to feature since I don’t have any new
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It’s the height of summer! And what does that mean? Summer vacations of course. You have planned the perfect vacation — to the mountains, the beach or even a foreign country. Your bags are packed, the car is stuffed with kids and toys and you are ready to go. Wait, do you have your camera?
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The Prickly Pear Margarita In recent years, the prickly pear margarita has emerged as a delightful twist on the classic cocktail. Prickly pears, the vibrant fruits of the Opuntia cactus, have long been enjoyed for their unique flavor. While the exact history of the prickly pear margarita is not as well-documented as the original margarita,
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Tips on how to keep our four-legged friends safe in the summer heat. Horses, Dogs, cats and other pets need to become acclimated to the heat as the temperatures start to rise. Dogs and cats can’t sweat, so they have to release the heat in their bodies through respiration, breathing and through their tongue and
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Desert Living “Safe and Sane” Fireworks When I was 12 years old my mom took our family to visit relatives in Indiana. My grandparents had a 144-acre farm there with a fresh vegetable garden, surrounded by fields filled with corn stalks and a big lake that we couldn’t swim in because it was swampy. One
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