Hiking

Read more about the article Alcoholic Pass: Our most challenging hike in Borrego Springs!

Alcoholic Pass: Our most challenging hike in Borrego Springs!

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…

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Read more about the article ”The Slot” in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!

”The Slot” in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park!

This week we join our friends from Borrego Springs, CA for a captivating hike through Anza-Borrego State Park’s, The Slot!This is a stunning hike that loops through an amazing slot canyon that is only 2 feet wide in some spots.  The hike is a 2.8 mile loop that is mostly flat with one steep incline of about 350’. We hiked this canyon 3 years ago and it does not disappoint!ENYOY THE VIDEO!Let us know what you think… https://youtu.be/Vf2NaEB6zmU

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Read more about the article A Beautiful Hike to a Palm Oasis!

A Beautiful Hike to a Palm Oasis!

This video take you to one of the most popular hikes in Anza-Borrego State Park. The trail terminates at a lush Native Palm Oasis with small waterfalls and beautiful pools in the middle of the desert.The hike is about 3 miles round trip with 2 stream crossings.  This is the 3rd largest native palm oasis in California!  In January of 2020 the grove burned and all that was left were tall charred trunks that resemble matchsticks!  But within a few months the palms recovered!  Nature at its best.  ENJOY THE VIDEO!We continue to enjoy our time in the desert and…

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Read more about the article Sedona, the stunning Scorpion Trail Loop!

Sedona, the stunning Scorpion Trail Loop!

This week we are producing a “short” about an special hike in Sedona, AZ.The Scorpion Trail Loop near Sedona, AZ is a great hike with far reaching views of the Sedona red rocks! This hike is 4.5 miles with an elevation gain of about 600’….a must if in Sedona!Carol hiked this with our friends Steve and Lisa.  It was an incredible hike in a beautiful area!Please click the link below:https://youtube.com/shorts/XOf4SIy3YPoNext week we will be featuring the Grand Canyon!  We will take you deep into the canyon with stunning glimpses of our 277 mile raft trip, rim to rim hike and…

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