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Austin’s BIGGEST Disc Golf Tournament!

We left Borrego stopped in Tucson then headed to Texas for 3 reason.  Go to the Austin Open Disc Golf TournamentStore the Airstream and TruckFly out of Dallas to MadridWe have check off #1!  We attended the Austin Open with VIP Tickets so we could walk the fairways with the Pros!  A Disc Golf Tournament is very much like traditional golf tournament.  There is a gallery of spectators it is televised on the Disk Golf Network and there is a jumbo screen at hole 1 & 18.  We were camped in Austin and the Holyn Handley was in her 5th…

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Pumpkin Patch in the Desert!

Join us as we venture into the heart of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to explore the incredible Pumpkin Patch! This hidden gem is famous for its bizarre, spherical sandstone formations that look just like giant pumpkins scattered across the desert floor. In this video, we’ll show you how these unique rocks were formed over thousands of years by wind and erosion, share tips for accessing this remote spot, and capture the stunning desert landscapes surrounding it. Whether you’re a geology enthusiast, an off-roading adventurer, or just looking for a unique day trip, the Anza-Borrego Pumpkin Patch is a must-see!Enjoy the…

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We Hiked to Ghost Mountain, Yaquitepec Ruins!

We hiked to the top of Ghost Mountain, to the ruins of Yaquitepec, the off grid desert home of Marshal South!Marshal South was an American writer, poet, and artist best known for his bold experiment in off-grid desert living during the 1930s and 1940s. Born Roy Bennett Richards in 1889 in Australia, he later moved to the United States, where he pursued a literary career.In 1930, during the Great Depression, South and his wife Tanya settled atop Ghost Mountain in California’s Anza-Borrego Desert, where they built an adobe homestead called Yaquitepec. Their goal was to live self-sufficiently, growing their own…

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