A Birthday Celebration at San Diego Zoo Safari Park!

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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The Salton Sea: Investigating its Origins, Current State, and Future Prospects!

In this video we travel around the Salton Sea!We explore its past, present and Future. The Salton Sea is the largest lake in California, created by accident and was once a playground for people in Southern California. Once dubbed the Riviera of the Salton Sea!In the 1970’s scientists started raising red flags, with warnings, the lake was shrinking due to evaporation, agriculture runoff and alarming levels of salinity were making the Salton Sea an inhospitable place. As the sea continued to shrink, health concerns rose to an alarming level. As the lakebed became exposed, clouds of toxic dust appeared, at…

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Discover 3 Sections of Antelope Canyon & Hiking Toadstools!

This video we explore 3 section tours of Antelope Canyon outside of Page, Arizona, as well as, the incredible Toadstools Hike.Our canyon tour starts with Canyon X about 11 miles outside of Page. The tour starts with a short ride in a tour van to the trailhead. Canyon X has a steep walk down stairs or a path. (What goes down must come up!) Canyon X is the third canyon we have toured of the Antelope Canyon.Next we show Upper Antelope that we toured in 2016 and Lower Antelope Canyon that we toured in 2022.Of all three we liked Lower…

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Unveiling the Splendor of Rainbow Bridge on Lake Powell!

This week we dive into the breathtaking beauty of Rainbow Bridge at Lake Powell! 📽️🎥Join us as we explore this natural wonder, a symbol of harmony and diversity. From its vibrant colors to its towering arch, this remarkable formation will leave you in awe.This arch/bridge is only accessible by boat with a 2 mile hike or a grueling 30 mile hike through the desert! 🤩🌟Enjoy the video!Travel Update:We enjoyed a great 25th Anniversary at L’Auberge in Sedona and we continue our journey South with the goal of reaching Borrego Springs next weekend!  Holy cow, we have traveled this year from…

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