This is one of our favorite hikes while boondocking in the Clark Dry Lake area. It is an easy, almost flat, hike of about 8 miles roundtrip across Clark Dry Lake and over to the far side near the base of the mountains at a beautiful oasis (also known
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Clark Dry Lake – Borrego Springs, California
Clark Dry Lake, also known as Rockhouse Canyon Road boondocking area or just “The Borrego Springs boondocking area” or sometimes people just say, “Oh you mean that area near Peg Leg?”. Yep, we are back. We were just here a little over a week ago and then went into
Continue readingClark Dry Lake – Borrego Springs, California
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
Continue readingRobolights – Palm Springs, California
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
Continue readingFlat Tire – Borrego Springs, California
Wouldn’t you know it! We never need to be somewhere at a certain time in the morning but this morning, well, we go to leave and we have a flat tire and we needed to be somewhere in 15 minutes. Haven’t had a flat in a long, long, long time.
Continue readingCenter Market Square and The Mall – Borrego Springs, California
One of the great things about Borrego Springs is that it is one of the few places in America that hasn’t been hit with “strip malls”. You may love the convenience and prices of strip malls but it sure destroys the atmosphere and the uniqueness of a place. What Borrego
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Should I be worried? My husband says he wants to go on a bike ride and next thing I know he is stopping at every house for sale and checking out the brochures. #wearemoving?
Continue readingSky Art Collection in the Desert – Borrego Springs, California
This is a tribute to the artist and welder Ricardo Breceda and Galleta Meadows landowner Dennis Avery and the wonderful “Sky Art Collection”. Over 130 metal sculptures dot the landscape in Borrego Springs and the Galleta Meadows area. The sculptures represent creatures that lived in this area millions of years
Continue readingOut & About – Borrego Springs, California
Seems like anytime we are out and about in Borrego Springs there is something going on or something different to see. So much for a sleepy town!
Continue readingde Anza Country Club and Fruit Stands – Borrego Springs, California
Borrego Springs is known for many things but two that stand out are the fresh fruit, especially lemons, oranges, and grapefruits and the town’s golf courses. Borrego is home to several fruit growers who provide stands around town for purchasing their citrus. Not only can you drive by the citrus
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