Borrego Springs - Some fun parts

We arrived Thursday and checked out the tangle of RVs at Pegleg and those across the street.  There was room for maybe a dozen more, but decided to use the American Legion Post campground.

We selected a ‘Dry Camping’ (aka boondocking) site in the NW corner of the property.  The options are $5 dry camping, $15 W/E with upto 50 amp service or $25 for FHU.  All options include use of the shower (donation) and free WIFi mostly usable, but cell service there is pretty good.

Friday morning we wandered the Farmer’s Market at Christmas Circle.  I doubt we’ve ever purchased anything there, but do take advantage to use their free Christmas Circle WiFi.  It’s often slow, but usually usable.

The Seley Red Grapefruit is available from the Kiwanas fruit stand at Christmas Circle for $5.  Or from the Seley farm stand for $3.50

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With the grapefruit stashed in the backseat we took an afternoon drive out Coyote Canyon to Desert Gardens.  The wash was recently graded it was the best condition ever!

Not much yet in bloom.  Borrego received too much rain at the wrong time and little rain at the right time.

There may not be a much of a wildflower season this year.

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There was a single proud lupine standing tall.

And more red ocotillo then I have previous seen. 

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The ocotillo are drought deciduous, shedding their leaves to conserve moisture.  The 'Red Ocotillo' are those going into conservation mod.

I nearly always stop a Font’s Point, where I released my father’s ashes.  
He has a great sunset view from the badlands

This view was also enjoyed by fellow bloggers Pam and John, and Suzi and Dave.  As seen HERE.

We did see one Desert Lily on the return growing in Short Wash.  One of my favorites, it has a wonderful subtle fragrance.

We were only in BS for a replenishment stop on our way further south.  Fortunately on our last night there Dave and Suzi of Beluga's Excellent Adventure were able to join us for a Happy Hour.

Thanks for the photo Suzi!

Next we’ll do some hiking as we stretch our legs, see how the Kumeyaay spent the winter and search for a gold mine then explore some lesser know canyons.