Those Young Guys – Finding Our Way
The Springs offers an RV resort along with a 9-hole golf course, mineral spas and pool, tennis courts, amphitheatre, dog areas (at least 4 fenced areas), small playground, and wellness center for those much needed massages after a long hike. It sits amidst the mountains and desert of the
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Another beautiful day in Anza Borrego so another day to go on a long hike. We choose Wilson Trail, a “moderate” hike we have had our eye on for several years but there just never seemed to be enough time. Wilson Trail follows Pinyon Ridge for about 4.5 miles which
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Well folks, it’s that time of year. Here’s wishing you all the very best of holidays, peace, prosperity, and all that jazz! And a Happy New Year 2015. To while away the hours, sitting by the fire, and sipping a hot toddy, here’s a little puzzle for you. Cheers! AChristmasStoryPuzzle-ThoseYoungGuys
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We have stayed at the Palm Canyon Campground countless times and find that even through it can be almost full in the winter (Jan, Feb, March) we can almost always get a spot for a few nights. We sometimes make reservations ahead of time if need be but not always.
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We’re Back! Yep, we just can’t stay away. It is our yearly pilgrimage to Borrego Springs. A bit of Clark Dry Lake gets in your soul and you have to come back. We have been here several times before and have lots of posts on Borrego. Here’s just a
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The largest residential light display is the US, called “Robolights” by Kenny Irwin, Jr. is located in Palm Springs. Mr. Irwin has been working on his robotic sculptures since 1986 when he was 12 years old. He has continued his efforts, creating over 250 sculptures out of every day recycled
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Lake Cahuilla Recreation Area, operated by Riverside County, sits at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the Coachella Valley just a few miles from the city center of La Quinta. The lake is a non-swimming lake but offers fishing. There is a swimming pool there which is
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We headed south from Joshua Tree National Park along Box Canyon Rd. Taking Box Canyon cuts off a few miles from driving I-10 to Hwy 86 south. Not only does it save some miles but it also is a nice, quiet, peaceful, scenic drive right along the San Andreas Fault.
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Lots to do in this park with hiking, 4WDing, and sight seeing. There are two main hikes accessible directly from Cottonwood Springs Campground. We did both on them on separate days and enjoyed them both. Lost Palms Oasis Hike This hike is about a 7 mile round trip hike which
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We have stayed at Joshua Tree National Park in the northwest corner at Black Rock Campground and thoroughly enjoyed the area. We explored the central area of the park also but never got down to the southern area. So we decided to go to Cottonwood. And they said it could
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