Memorial Week-End in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
By Christine Bilange, Thursday 1 June 2006 at 20:35 :: General :: #38 :: rss
With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkĀ® is the largest desert state park in the contiguous United States. 500 miles of dirt roads, two huge wilderness areas (comprising 2/3 of the park) and 110 miles of riding and hiking trails provide visitors with an unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of the Colorado Desert. The park name is derived from a combination of the name of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word "borrego," referring to bighorn sheep. The park features washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas. Visitors may also have the chance to see roadrunners, golden eagles, kit foxes, mule deer and bighorn sheep as well as desert iguanas, chuckwallas and four species of rattlesnake.
Anza-Borrego Desert State ParkĀ® is located on the eastern side of San Diego County, it is about a two-hour drive from San Diego.
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