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Tag Archives: Salton Sea
A favorite travel destination for us
If we were to rank our favorite destinations, the list would most certainly include great scenery with birds and blooms. Add to that warm weather and plenty of sun. That’s why we made a return trip to Borrego Springs, in … Continue reading
A travel destination to skip
We found the Salton Sea to be a spectacular place for seeing birds but challenging for an extended stay. Think long and hard before making a trip to the nearby Ramer Lake in sunny, southern California. You might be wondering … Continue reading
Posted in US - California
Tagged birds, Imperial State Wildlife Area, Ramer Lake, Salton Sea, travel, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
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Where travelers flock
Tourists avoid some places like the plague. Salton Sea is one of those destinations. It offers none of the unusual by-the-sea pleasures. It’s 40% saltier than the Pacific Ocean. Restaurants and hotels once thrived on its shores and when the … Continue reading
Posted in US - California
Tagged birds, California, Salton Sea, sandhill cranes, snow geese, Sonny Bono NWR, travel
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Who thought 6 hours was long enough for a visit?
A crazy, poor plan started with one good idea: we always wanted to see a desert in bloom and nearby Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was famous for wildflowers blooming as if a colorful carpet was laid over the desert. Our … Continue reading
Posted in US - California
Tagged Anza-Borrego, brittlebush, California, caterpillars, chuparosa, desert, flowers, indigo, Palm Springs, palms, Salton Sea, travel
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