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Read more about the article Bighorn Sheep Encounter While Biking in Borrego Springs, CA!

Bighorn Sheep Encounter While Biking in Borrego Springs, CA!

One of the special features of Borrego Springs, CA are the big horn sheep!  Many times hiking in the desert you can see some of these elusive beautiful animals.  In Spanish Borrego translates to Sheep!  Today, while on a bike ride we found these amazing sheep on a hillside blending perfectly into their surroundings….we can’t believe that Carol spotted them while riding bikes!  These were the first big horns that we have seen this year!ENJOY the Video!Travel Update:Today marks our one month mark!  We only have one month before we depart Borrego Springs!  We have a very exciting summer coming up!…

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Read more about the article Exploring Calcite Mine Slot Canyon: A Hidden Desert Gem in Anza-Borrego!

Exploring Calcite Mine Slot Canyon: A Hidden Desert Gem in Anza-Borrego!

Exploring the Calcite Mine Slot Canyon: A Must-Hike Adventure in Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkTucked away in the heart of California’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park lies the Calcite Mine Slot Canyon—a hidden gem for adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts. This hike combines stunning geological formations, historical intrigue, and breathtaking desert vistas, making it a must-visit destination.The trailhead for Calcite Mine Slot Canyon is accessible via the S-22 (Borrego Salton Seaway). From the small town of Borrego Springs, drive east on the S-22 for about 15 miles until you reach a dirt road turnoff marked for Calcite Mine. A high-clearance vehicle is recommended,…

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Read more about the article Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada: Stunning hikes and we saw Rattlesnakes!

Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada: Stunning hikes and we saw Rattlesnakes!

In this video we explore one of the most beautiful and oldest State Parks in Nevada, Valley of Fire. Valley of Fire is located about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas in the Mojave Desert.The drive through Valley of Fire is gorgeous. The state park derives its name from the 46,000 acres of red Aztec Sandstone that glows red for miles into the horizon and appears to be on fire when reflecting the sun’s rays. Valley of Fire was formed from shifting sand dunes 150 million years ago.This park has several hiking trails… we hiked Mouse’s Tank. The trail meanders…

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Read more about the article The Amazing Tuzigoot Ruins, Clarkdale, AZ!

The Amazing Tuzigoot Ruins, Clarkdale, AZ!

In this short video we show the ruins of Tuzigoot. The people who built and lived in the rooms of the Tuzigoot pueblo were part of a thriving community with trade connections stretching hundreds of miles. Their lives were part of a vast and complex society, and they had a deep and nuanced understanding of the world around them.The pueblo at Tuzigoot consists of over a hundred rooms, and was probably home to several hundred people for several hundred years. After the people left, sometime in the 1300s, the pueblo stood empty until the early 1930s, when it was excavated by…

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