PHOTOGRAPHY
BY
ADAMS
/
HANSEN
STOCK
PHOTOS
A
S MUCH AS I LOVE THE
beach, I've been anxiously awaiting
the month of March in hopes of
seeing wildflowers in nearby Anza-
Borrego Desert State Park. e
extent of the bloom depends on
climatic conditions, and this year it
looks like there will be flowers, but not the dramatic super
bloom we've had in previous years.
Anza Borrego, the largest state park in California, is
an easy two-hour drive from San Diego and has much
to offer beyond wildflowers. e park visitor center is a
good spot to pick up maps and get the latest information
on current conditions. e popular, three-mile roundtrip
Palm Canyon Trail starts nearby. If you do this hike,
watch for borrego, the bighorn sheep for which the
park is named. Other wildlife you might see in the park
include coyote, bobcat, desert fox, mountain lion, and
kangaroo rat.
On a recent visit, my husband, Richard, and I had a great
time on a four-wheel drive excursion with California
Overland Desert Excursions. Our driver, Mark ompson,
Detour
Explore a seasonal change of scenery
BY ELIZABETH HANSEN
Spring Beauty in Borrego
destinations
@ranchandcoast ranchandcoast.com
68 MARCH 2022 RANCH & COAST MAGAZINE
