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Feb 25, 2015

Kofa Wildlife Refuge, Anza Borrego, Imperial Dunes

Had eight days off from work, so we headed west for a couple nights at Kofa Wildlife Refuge, then a few days in Palm Springs visiting family, then a couple more nights at Anza Borrego and the Imperial Sand Dunes.



Saw this rig at Organ Pipe two weeks ago.


Hiking into Palm Canyon.


Ocotillo


The namesake for the canyon, and unlikely spot for palm trees to grow.








  • Turn-a-round spot on the canyon.




    Imperial Sand Dunes.........wanted to camp here, but the wind sucked, so we played, then moved on.












    Had to air down to continue forward travel.




    Sunset from camp near Palo Verde.


    Colorado River.


    Hideout from the wind, but not the drunk guy who wandered into our camp and nearly got his ass beat, or shot. I have no tolerance for drunk camp invaders at anytime, especially when I'm with my family.


    Our campers has an 6 gallon black tank, and this is our new solution for limited capacity. Works great.
  • Heading into Anza Borrego via Split Mountain and Fish Creek. Like I said earlier, no GPS, no map, just explored about five drainages.














    I think this was near the end of Fish Creek. We went up two branches of it. Don't remember the northern branch name.

    Camp..........




    Olla Wash, I think.




    Finally found Sandstone Canyon on our way out. Missed it on the way in because the sun was in our eyes......




    Lots of cool slot canyons on the sides.




  • Exploring the Indio Hills. A great place, but much of it is unregulated and trashed.








    Then another trip up another Palm Canyon and Adreas Canyon.










  • Morning ride up Kofa Queen.










    Headed to Palm Springs via side route near Ladder Canyon.






    Ran across this guy, then yanked him out, because all the cops and rangers were just standing around doing nothing.