We made a day trip through a section of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, a 92 mile drive passing remote canyons, eroded badlands, and sharp desert peaks. Driving west from El Centro, CA, we entered the desert park at Ocotillo and headed north through barren bajadas and alkali playas, broken badlands, abrupt canyons filled with graceful palms, and rock-rimmed mountain ranges. And cactus; plenty of cacti. Several trails and washes along the route claimed historic connection with the famous Butterfield Overland Stage line of 1858. The best photos captured were merged into a gorgeous panorama of the Carrizo Badlands. Did you know that “Borrego” is a Spanish term for bighorn sheep, symbolizing its wild desert heart? Yep. We purposefully scheduled Borrego Springs as a way point in our route. As we drive about, we keep a look
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