Desert Living Wednesday, June 24th ’09 Baby mallard ducks are still waddling behind their mother’s this week. I’m surprised how they continue to breed this late in the season. I’m sure the ducks are enjoying the unseasonably mild temperatures that we are having this month in the desert. The ducks flock around the various ponds […]
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Just this week a swarm of bees decided to take up residence in the roof of my casita. I’m not sure why they chose my house and not the one next door or down the street? I guess I just got lucky !
Resident bee hive. Read More »
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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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
Day Trip #4: Coyote Canyon 4WD Trail In Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Read More »
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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Desert Road Trippin’ A blog about desert road trips and tips. By Lynn Bremner After spending my first summer in the desert heat, I found myself wondering what people do for fun when it is 110 F or higher? After a couple of weekends spent inside the house I began to get a little stir
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