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| Palm Canyon -- Before and After | |
In September 2004, a major debris flow crashed through Palm Canyon. The flow, more devastating than a flash flood, washed out the main trail and pushed earth-boulders-plants into the valley. Approximately 300 of the 400+ palm trees were uprooted and swept away. Debris flowed so extensively that campsites were damaged and even the lower campground closed until January. The scoured landscape is a sight to behold. Remaining "miracle" palms hang on like bereft survivors. In time, nature will restore the canyon. Meanwhile, it's still a special place. |
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| Palms line the canyon as far back as the eye can see | Huddling survivors (note same rock in both pics) |
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| With Dick, Jeff, and Dawn -- the canyon's beauty still shows through | |
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| Crossing the river -- the river!! -- back to the campground | |
| Font's Point | |
Font's Point overlooks the Borrego Badlands and Borrego Valley. The point is at the end of a 4-mile wash, but the spectacular views are worth the drive. Dick and we piled into Jeff and Dawn's SUV for the bumpy ride. |
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| On another day, Dick and Geno hiked down into the Borrego Badlands near Font's Point | |
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