
Dave and I have hiked this canyon several times before. It is only 3 miles round-trip, but it is a bit of a difficult scramble in parts. A few boulders to get over. A few streams to ford-over via fallen logs or strategically-placed rocks. But at the end of the canyon is a gorgeous palm oasis around a pretty spring! We have even been lucky enough to see Big Horn Sheep around the oasis a few times!
Photos from our hike:









We did not see sheep on our hike today, though a ranger said a few had been spotted on the canyon wall. We saw a few frogs, a few tweety birds and everyone (but me) watched a Prairie Falcon in its cliff-side nest. No matter how many times Woody tried to show me the bird nest location in the rocks - it evaded me.
No matter, I bought a photo of a Prairie Falcon (falco mexicanus) on iStock, because I wanted to see what a Prairie Falcon looked like you all to see what all the fuss was about.

The Four Friends were out and about in Borrego Springs today! After our great hike, we went to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Visitor Center, then took a drive out to show Kathy & Woody some of the fun sculptures in the desert.

This statue always reminds me of Where the Wild Things Are.

Speaking of hungry... tonight is our last night together for several months, so we celebrated with a fine dinner at the Krazy Coyote!
While wandering around the hotel lobby after dinner, we noticed an old advertisement for the hotel from the early 1950's. How about two nights in Borrego Springs, complete with meals and limo service from Los Angeles for $33 per person?

Until my next update, I remain, your hiking correspondent.
RV PARK: The Springs at Borrego RV Resort & Golf Course. One of our very favorite RV parks on the west coast. Sites are large and each has a nice cement patio and picnic table. Cement 50 amp pull-throughs will full service. There are also different varieties of citrus trees all over, so you will never be lacking for a cocktail garnish in the winter. Slow wifi. Fabulous warm pool and many hot tubs - all from their own hot springs! Fitness center, library, community rooms. Regulation 9-hole golf course. Recycling. Huge fenced dog park! We are paying $64 per night for a "premium" site.