Milestone: 5 months on the road as of yesterday!
We have been to the “Mud Caves” twice so far! From the main road there is an 8 mile round trip dirt/sand road that requires 4WD. We had over an hour of video and hundreds of pictures. We have made a 5:33 minute video….In one of the “cave” sections of the video you may see something run by on the bottom right….we did not notice this until we were going through the videos! WTH! **Make sure the video is on HD!
One of the most fascinating points of interest in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the system of caves known as the Arroyo Tapiado Mud Caves. Arroyo Tapiado, translated from Spanish, means “walled wash.” The mud caves are found along the walls of this wash canyon. One of the most extensive mud cave systems in the world, they contain approximately 22 known caves and 9 slot canyons.
The length of the caves varies, with some extending over 1000 feet and featuring ceilings as high as 80 feet. Caves have been reported up to 35 feet wide, while others are so narrow that you have to squeeze through openings. Multi-level caves with skylights have been found, where erosion has created an opening, or sinkhole, in the ceiling of the cave.
Love your pictures! Looks like it’s been a great experience for you both. Keep enjoying your time!
Thanks!
Wow. Awesome video. It’s crazy no one is around.
That was fantastic video! A bit eerie but beautiful! I had the same description of the Badlands of South Dakota. Enjoy!
Joy ☺️
The mud caves were amazing…so glad we went!
Wow! Awesome video…you guys are really living the dream! Stay safe….
It was fun making the video! The mud caves are amazing!