What to Do in Borrego Springs Borrego Springs is quite unique, located in San Diego County, 78 miles southeast of San Diego and 30 miles east of the Salton Sea. It’s the only town in California that is completely surrounded by a state park. Odds are you’re planning a trip to Anza Borrego Desert State Park and Borrego Springs is going to be your home base for the trip! You may have already planned out you’re hiking adventures but now…
The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch Spring brings with it an annual trip to The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch. The Carlsbad Ranch has been displaying their dazzling flowers year after year for all to enjoy. With over 55 acres of color coordinated Tecolote Ranunculus’s you can easily become mesmerized with the rarity and beauty of millions of flowers all in one place at one time. Preparing For Your Visit The majority of your time will probably be spent exploring…
Why You Should Visit Anza Borrego Desert State Park Anza Borrego Desert State Park is one of those destinations that once you get it under your skin you can’t stop thinking about when you’ll get back. From the variety of hiking trail, the beautiful desert landscape, the seasonal Swainson’s hawk watching, and the fields and fields of wildflowers, there is so much nature to explore. If you find yourself in Southern California, you must make sure to visit this very…
Where to Spot the Southern California Wildflowers It’s wildflower season! Each Spring in Southern California we become a little crazed on “tracking the bloom”. We never know exactly what we’re going to get each year and I think that adds to the excitement. Lucky for us this year is supposed to be a great year for our Southern California Wildflowers. People are starting to head outdoors to track the wildflowers this season. Whether you’re into the abundant California poppy or…
Update: March 31, 2024: There is currently no bloom at Walker Canyon and the trails are closed to the public. Please see the news segment below, from KCAL News, for up-to-date information on the wildflower bloom. Update: March 12, 2024, as of today there is no bloom in Walker Canyon. In 2023 to keep the public safe, as well as nature safe, the city of Lake Elsinore closed this area to the public. Please respect nature and city guidelines. The…
The Crochet Museum in Joshua Tree Joshua Tree has no shortage of quirky, diverse, and quite frankly bizarre attractions. And the World Famous Crochet Museum is no exception. Honestly it’s a super fun detour on any trip out to the desert. And since we’re currently seeing a revival in the crochet trend, you don’t want to miss out on the Drive Thru Fotomat featuring ALL things crochet! So go ahead and put the World Famous Crochet Museum on your Joshua Tree bucket…
Visiting The Morongo Valley Cactus Mart As I was driving to Joshua Tree, I saw a glimmering sign in the distance that read “Cactus: Dig Your Own 59 cents”. A roadside attraction sign for the Cactus Mart in Morongo Valley. I said to myself I gotta get back to this place. And I followed through on that promise. Dig Your Own Cactus The “Dig Your Own Cactus” sign has been at the Cactus Mart since the 1960’s when the property…
Attending Float Fest It’s time to get in the Rose Parade spirit and attend Float Fest! I’ve always had the desire to go to the Rose Bowl Parade. I’ve watched the floats year after year on TV and wondered what it would be like to view in person. There, I sit on New Year’s Day mesmerized by all the colors and flowers dancing down Colorado Boulevard! Such an inspiring and beautiful way to start the new year. But I must…
Explore Outside Joshua Tree National Park So, you know you want to head out to the National Park when visiting Joshua Tree, but don’t miss out on all the other cool, wacky, and weird places to explore outside of Joshua Tree. I’m here to help and steer you to some other site that you will ohh and ahh over. It’s time to explore outside of Joshua Tree. Yucca Valley | Explore Outside of Joshua Tree When I visit Joshua Tree…
Visting Joshua Tree Nation Park with Pets Most National Parks are not very pet friendly, and unfortunately Joshua Tree National Park is no exception. With the park spanning almost 800,000 acres, which is slightly larger than Rhode Island, there are surprisingly not too many options on where you can adventure with your pet. But don’t fret I’ve put together a small list of some of my favorite pet friendly activities at Joshua Tree National Park, so you don’t have to…