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Borrego Springs

Article and photos by Eva Redding

y husband and I re- the cooler months. Stunning
Mcently returned from scenery is everywhere in this
a much-needed escape to charming place. The majes-
Borrego Springs. This unas- tic mountains wrap around
suming community feels a the valley like a giant crown
million miles away, yet it is casting many shadows and
located right here in San Diego sporting endless changes in
County. Borrego Springs is colors during the course of
situated in the vast valley of the day. This campground is
the Anza Borrego Desert. It well known for the bighorn Springs vary widely. Depend- the valley over the many acres
is the perfect place for any sheep that mostly scale the ing on your budget, you can of Galleta Meadows. The large
adventure seeker and outdoor surrounding buttes, but oc- select from camping in your free-standing metal sculp-
enthusiast. We own a trailer, casionally wander into camp. own tent or RV to glamping in tures are the work of South-
so we chose to stay at the Palm Even though we didn’t see any restored vintage trailers at the ern California artist Ricardo
Canyon Campground (starting during our trip, our campsite Desert Sands Vintage RV Park Breceda and depict anything
at $25.00 per night, check for was graced by other visitors (www.desertsandsrvpark.net) from lifelike horses and giant
closures during COVID) locat- including a roadrunner, conveniently located right on dinosaurs, to a mystical ser-
ed just a couple of miles from jackrabbit, big horned owl, the main boulevard. There are pent that covers about 350 feet
the village. There is nothing and many species of birds. We also several charming motels of desert floor. Their silhou-
like being far away from it all, were also entertained by sev- and hotels in town and for ettes come alive against the
yet having all the conveniences eral small rodents, including a those seeking a higher level of stunning desert sky and are a
of a small town within a short kangaroo rat and an antelope service, Borrego Springs is the surreal addition to the already
distance. squirrel that visited our camp. home of the tranquil resort and breathtaking landscape.
While at camp, we in- They brought along their spa, La Casa del Zorro (www. Of course, our stay
dulged in countless hours of fierce appetite and quickly lacasadelzorro.com). wouldn’t be complete with-
relaxing, hiking the nearby cleaned our site of any crumbs If you like to be inspired out paying a visit to the local,
trails, and observing the left behind. by art, Borrego Springs offers family owned Bighorn Fudge
native wildlife, which is very While we prefer camping, countless outdoor art ran- Company, which besides their
abundant especially during accommodations in Borrego domly peppered throughout famous fudge offers other
treats. This welcoming place
is also a popular spot for ice
cream, especially when tem-
peratures reach into the 90’s
and triple digits. It is always a
joy sitting on the porch of the
shop watching many visitors
with smiles on their faces
enjoying a variety of scoops in
their cones.
Although we have been
visiting this desert gem for
many years, it welcomes us
each time with open arms and
new adventures. It is a place
waiting to be discovered by
natural beauty admirers from
near and afar. Whether you go
for a day or a week, Borrego
Springs will leave a special
mark on your heart.

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