Anza Borrego State Park and Ocotillo Wells Recreation Area are two places that have a wealth of spots to explore, most of which cannot be accessed without an offroad vehicle. Since Ocotillo Wells is one of the most popular off-roading regions in California, I partnered with Ironwoods and Polaris Adventures to rent one of their […]
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Borrego Palm Canyon Trail in Anza Borrego State Park
In the Anza Borrego desert, one of the most popular spots to hike is Borrego Palm Canyon. This three mile trail climbs into a canyon near the visitor center and ends at a nice palm oasis and a small seasonal waterfall. It’s a great hike, but there is a decent amount of uphill, so don’t […]
Font’s Point: Anza Borrego State Park’s Best View
Anza Borrego State Park in Southern California is a vast desert with countless adventures to be had. While I have by no means done everything, the view at Font’s Point in the park’s northern section is one of the best views in all of Southern California. The way the distinct ridgelines bend out in front […]
Exploring the Metal Sculptures of Anza Borrego and Galleta Meadows
Only in California can a state park be overrun with massive metal sculptures in a bleak desert landscape. I am not even beginning to complain though, as the Galleta Meadows Sculptures in Anza-Borrego are some of my favorite things to take new adventurers to in the state. There are over 130 and as you are […]
Wildflowers in Anza Borrego: Where to Find Them
After having such a fun time last year visiting the Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve (2015), I set out to see if I could find wildflowers in Anza-Borrego. Many reports online had said they were blooming, and so I asked on California Through My Lens Facebook Page, and reader Sunni told me to visit Henderson Valley. I […]