The Anza Borrego Desert (Part 1)

You know how on Facebook they have memories. Today this one came up from 2012 and I just had to share it with all of you.

Our day in Ocotillo Wells. We took the 4×4 into this really cool place called Split Mountain.

Here’s our day.

#1 The end

of a small box canyon.

The elevation in Ocotillo Wells in San Diego County is at an elevation of 163 feet above sea level.

softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:26 pm

Wow! Great photography!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:08 pm
  
  Thank you Softwic! : D
HistoryGal says:

April 24, 2018 at 3:03 am

Very nice entrance to a different looking world.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:08 pm
  
  You have entered the land of wind caves. Thank you History!
  
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LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:53 pm

We saw similar rocks a few years ago in Colorado. We enjoyed the day!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:11 pm
  
  Ah yes, CO has some places just like this.

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#2 Looking up

There is a lot of color here.

Free camping is available in the desert.

HistoryGal says:

April 24, 2018 at 3:04 am

I agree with Carol. The night sky must be luminous and full of stars there.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:11 pm
  
  You can see the milky way on most nights.
  
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LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:53 pm

Love to explore things like this

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:11 pm
  
  Me too, any day that has some cool places to see is perfect.
Carol DM says:

April 24, 2018 at 5:46 pm

Wow that is so cool Kim. 🙂 The IDA.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 25, 2018 at 1:52 pm
  
  Yes, it is. It reminds me of when I was in Alaska. talking about low light areas.

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#3 Having fun

there are a lot of little crevices.

There are a lot of features inside the park which include:

Blow Sand Hill and Devils Slide, are some really awesome sand dunes here.

Carol DM says:

April 23, 2018 at 6:37 pm

Even a place for the dogs to sneak through.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:12 pm
  
  There were more crevices than you could count. Mags loved it.
softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:26 pm

Wow! Great photography!Nice

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:12 pm
  
  So glad you enjoy it, thank you.
LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:55 pm

It looks like a relaxing trip.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:12 pm
  
  The hike is about a mile straight up a mountain, short but very brutal, this was on e of our rest spots.

#4 Livin’ dangerously..

My son posed under this rock. The crevice goes way back.

Carol DM says:

April 23, 2018 at 6:37 pm

He is a handsome young man Kim.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:13 pm
  
  Thank you Carol. : D
  
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softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:27 pm

Wow! Great photography!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:13 pm
  
  Thank you for taking time out to look at them all.
LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:55 pm

You must be proud of him

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:13 pm
  
  Yes, I am. He turned out to be an awesome person.

#5 My full sized truck

is dwarfed..

softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:27 pm

Wow! Great photography!wow

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:14 pm
  
  Thank you softwic, your comments are greatly appreciated.
softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:27 pm

Wow! Great photography!

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LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:56 pm

What a great view!!!!!!!!!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:14 pm
  
  Intriguing right? Places to see and go.

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#6 This park

has so much to explore. I can see why Ansel Adams shot so many photos here.

See the truck? lol

Oh btw, don't ever leave your truck open like this in the desert. Never, ever ever. I well tell you why later.

Carol DM says:

April 23, 2018 at 6:38 pm

Amazing. No idea Ansel Adams was here.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:15 pm
  
  Check out his Anza pictures. I have a lot to learn. grins.
softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:28 pm

Wow! Great photography!admin

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:15 pm
  
  Much obliged there softwic!
LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:57 pm

Love those colors a lot!!!!!!!!!

#7 The kids and Maggie Mae

This hill was actually way more colorful than my camera could pick up. From green to purple.

softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:28 pm

Wow! Great photography!height

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:17 pm
  
  It is high, thank you Softwic.
LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:58 pm

Did there feet get sore in sandles?

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:14 pm
  
  These are hiking shoes, made for hot weather and rock climbing.
Carol DM says:

April 24, 2018 at 5:45 pm

I believe you Kim, it looks very inviting.

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#8 The valley

is green and red, and yellow.

softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:28 pm

Wow! Great photography!hill

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:18 pm
  
  It is an awesome place. If you ever get a chance to see it.
HistoryGal says:

April 24, 2018 at 3:06 am

It looks almost like an alien planet area.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:18 pm
  
  When mars and the moon collide..
  
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LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:58 pm

Love how it shines!!!!!!!!!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:15 pm
  
  Thank you, it seemed to glow gold.

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#9 More

of the valley. I think I could of spent a month or two here. Just in this one valley.

Carol DM says:

April 23, 2018 at 6:39 pm

Love the hills, crevices, and textures all around.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:19 pm
  
  So many places to see…
softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:29 pm

Wow! Great photography!hills

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:19 pm
  
  Its a beautiful country we all live in.
LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:58 pm

what a view!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:15 pm
  
  This is called the Corizo Gorge.

#10 Maggie Mae

checking out the scenery, from a bluff about 100 foot high. The camera doesn't pick up the depth. She was like a mountain goat.

The end of part one. I took too many pictures.

Carol DM says:

April 23, 2018 at 6:40 pm

Love her name, she is looking at the scenery.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:20 pm
  
  Checking out where we had just come from. I kept calling her away from the edge. It didnt do any good, she loved the view.
  
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softwic says:

April 23, 2018 at 11:29 pm

Wow! Great photography!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:20 pm
  
  I appreciate you commenting on each one. Thank you!
Carol DM says:

April 24, 2018 at 5:44 pm

Your dogs have such rich lives living with you. Good for you and for them!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 25, 2018 at 1:54 pm
  
  Thank you Carol. I just try to put myself in their place, What would I like to do as a dog.
  
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MommyofEli2013 says:

April 27, 2018 at 12:12 am

Great photos, enjoyed them as always 🙂

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 27, 2018 at 2:39 pm
  
  Thanks a ton Courtney, glad you liked them. : )
  
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lacho59 says:

April 24, 2018 at 4:31 pm

Deserts are also beautiful. And you took it in your pictures.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 27, 2018 at 2:39 pm
  
  I love the desert, thank you Elenka. : )
LaJenna says:

April 24, 2018 at 1:59 pm

Thank you for the great interesting tour.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 2:06 pm
  
  Thank you for coming along La Jenna!
HistoryGal says:

April 24, 2018 at 3:08 am

Well, now I am on part 1 which rivals part 11. That desert certainly makes for beautiful pictures and scenery. Great post. Thank you for sharing your vacation with us all.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:21 pm
  
  It’s a short drive from my home. Weekend fun. I need another 4×4!
  
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DocAndersen says:

April 23, 2018 at 7:59 pm

Really great pictures Kim, Awesome and the colors were amazing!

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:22 pm
  
  And people say the desert is dry and ugly.. Grins, we know better!
  
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  - DocAndersen says:
    
    April 24, 2018 at 2:58 pm
    
    Truly beautiful, reminds me of that America song (I’ve been to the desert on a horse with no name…)
    
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    - Kim_Johnson says:
      
      April 24, 2018 at 3:54 pm
      
      and it’s good to be out of the rain ~~~ Love that song.
      
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      - DocAndersen says:
        
        April 24, 2018 at 4:16 pm
        
        It is a great song. One of my all time favorite car Jams…
        
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Carol DM says:

April 23, 2018 at 6:40 pm

Cannot wait for part 2 to find out about your truck!
Enjoyed these photos Kim.

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- Kim_Johnson says:
  
  April 24, 2018 at 1:23 pm
  
  Haha, yes the truck.. Thank you Carol. I hope you like number two as well.
  
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The Anza Borrego Desert (Part 1)

#1 The end

#2 Looking up

#3 Having fun

#4 Livin’ dangerously..

#5 My full sized truck

#6 This park

#7 The kids and Maggie Mae

#8 The valley

#9 More

#10 Maggie Mae

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