Sept. 10, 2025 (Borrego Springs) -- It's September -- and that means the heat is on in the Anza-Borrego Desert. With average daily high temperatures in the mid-90s°F and above, Borrego Springs will ...

SAN DIEGO — Every year, county officials temporarily close three parks for the month of August to protect hikers from extreme heat. El Capitan Preserve, Hellhole Canyon in Valley Center and Mount ...

He worked on Oscar-nominated projects for the National Geographic Society and led an expedition to find the lost city of Ubar. By Mike Barnes Senior Editor Nicholas Clapp, a documentarian, author and ...

In the desert north of Borrego Springs, the Pegleg Smith Monument marks the start of one of California’s most persistent treasure myths. Smith’s maps and outlandish claims have lured seekers for ...

Ever found yourself craving an escape so otherworldly that it feels like stepping into a dream? That’s exactly what awaits at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park – California’s largest state park that ...

Ever found yourself staring at a computer screen, dreaming of escape, only to realize California’s most magical wilderness might be hiding right under your nose? That’s Anza-Borrego Desert State Park ...

The next full moon, the Buck Moon, will occur on July 10th and appear nearly full from July 8th-12th. The Buck Moon gets its name from the growing antlers of male deer during this time of year, with ...

I have a very clear memory from childhood of hiking with my family through a sandy desert wash in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the sun beating down as we trudged through the thick terrain. It was ...

Several San Diego County state parks were among the best in the state in several categories, according to a poll released Wednesday by the California State Parks Foundation. The poll highlighted ...

Not every hike in Southern California gives adventurers the tranquility they crave. Anza-Borrego Desert State Park's famous Slot is the escape you've been looking for. One of the reasons I love hiking ...