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April 2007: Exploring Anza-Borrego Desert State Park |
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park covers a huge area in south central California. This is a view toward the east of the park, the town of Borrego Springs (which is surrounded by the park) lies in the valley below. |
The rising sun lights some Cholla cactus in the Anza-Borrego mountains. |
It's been a particularly dry year in the desert. Normally, the hills are alive with color in the early spring, but this year - nothing but brown. Still, a couple of miniscule late rains did seem to bring life to some cactus flowers. |
The low thin plants of the desert afford expansive views of the landscape. |
At night, there is nothing to obscure a night sky filled with a universe of light. |
This small slot canyon in the southeast part of the park is called simply "the slot". |
A hike through the slot generally starts a the top end, and heads down-stream. The area with the thinnest slot formation is just a couple hundred yards long, but the whole canyon and surrounding landscape is fun to explore. |
If you visit "the slot", be sure to pay close attention to where you are - all the roads in the area are unmarked (at least as of April 2007), making it a little hard to find, but the roads are in good shape, and the hike is easy. |
Where is it? Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is located in south-central California. Park headquarters are on the western outskirts of Borrego Springs. |
Before you go... Spring is the most enjoyable time to visit... Though, each season has its character. You can get everything you need in Borrego Springs - a small, but full-service town. |
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