Colleen, Author at silvervagabonds.com

The Beautiful Font’s Point: Anza Borrego Desert State Park

Post author:Colleen
Post published:March 9, 2024
Post category:Adventure Exploring State Parks Videos

We have visited Font’s Point many times and it is always a stunning sight to see!Font’s Point is about 16 miles from Borrego Springs, CA. Once at the turn-off you travel on a sandy road where high clearance and/or 4WDs are recommended. Once at the parking area there is a short walk to the top of the point! This view and overlook is breathtaking.Photographers love this geological wonder. Font’s Point is a must see if visiting Borrego Springs, CA!Enjoy the Video!Travel Update:We are in countdown mode as we leave Borrego Springs March 31st! We have been here 4.5 months and…

Alcoholic Pass: Our most challenging hike in Borrego Springs!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:March 2, 2024
Post category:Adventure Hiking Videos

This week we take you on our most challenging hike in Anza Borrego State Park, Alcoholic Pass! This is a 2-4 mile hike depending on how far you go with a 740’ elevation gain. This hike is rocky and steep but had stunning views of the Borrego Valley and Coyote Canyon!The trail was originally used by Cahullia people as a shortcut between Coyote Canyon and their village near Clark Dry Lake. The women used this route to carry heavy loads of seeds, buds, and blossoms that they harvested in Desert Gardens and the men used this trail to get to…

Extreme Fun in the Borrego Springs Area: Owls, Statues and so much more!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:February 25, 2024
Post category:Adventure Videos Wildlife

This week we had a fun packed week with our friends Debbie and Joni. We saw two types of owls, went to the farmers market, went to Font’s Point and even saw a desert “super bloom”!We had a great week!Enjoy the Video!Travel Update:We are soon starting our last month in Borrego Springs! Time is zipping by….https://youtu.be/AeOLwjxnVwA

A Birthday Celebration at San Diego Zoo Safari Park!

Post author:Colleen
Post published:February 18, 2024
Post category:Adventure Exploring Our Favorite Places Videos Wildlife

What a special Birthday! We left Borrego Springs and headed to Escondido for a night of luxury at the Bandy Canyon Ranch and stayed in a very cute cottage. https://bandycanyon.com/Early in the morning we drove just a few minutes to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park for a 9:15 Wildlife Safari! As we boarded the safari truck we were asked if we were celebrating anything special…well yes…my birthday! The guide came back with a personalized birthday badge. I quickly pinned it on my shirt and wore it proudly! Our day was stunning with perfect weather and the excitement of seeing so…

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