Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is centrally situated for day trips to interesting places -- the Salton Sea, Joshua Tree National Park, Palm Springs, the mountain town of Julian, and more. Here are some of the trips we're taking.....
 
Ape-watching at the San Diego Wild Animal Park
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Near the mountain town of Idylwild, elevation 5,200'
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At Salvation Mountain near Niland
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Touring Slab City, also near Niland
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Birding at the Salton Sea
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With the Batts at the Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
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