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	Colorado Desert - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the largest state park in the contiguous United States, covers 600,000 acres (2400 km²) from the edge of the coastal mountains east of San Diego to the Salton Sea and south almost to the US-Mexico border.
		The Colorado Desert is a large arid depression in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of California and the northeastern portion of the Mexican state of Baja California.
		The region is essentially the northwest extension of the Sonoran Desert to the southeast, as well as the southern extension of the Mojave Desert to the north.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colorado_Desert (256 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park on Encyclopedia.com
		Palm trees dot the dune of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Borrego Springs, California.
		A hiker heads toward sandstone canyons on a road near Fish Creek Primitive Camp in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in Borrego Springs, California.
		Part of the Colorado Desert, the park is the largest desert state park in the contiguous 48 states and one of the nation's largest state parks.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/A/AnzaB1orrg.asp (598 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Borrego Springs, California
		Dedicated to the preservation of this area of the Colorado segment of the Sonoran desert the state park system provide for this and later generations a complete picture of desert life.
		For nearly a century and a half after desert winds had obliterated the tracks of Anza and his followers, the Borrego Valley was a forgotten land.
		The State Park urges all concerned citizens to write a letter to your elected representatives urging them to list the Peninsular bighorn as an endangered species.
	arlanknutsoninsurance.com /anza-borrego.htm (1070 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in southern California is the largest state park in the contiguous United States.
		The park is named after Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word borrego, or Bighorn Sheep.
		The park is located on the eastern side of San Diego County, with portions extending east into Imperial County and north into Riverside County.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anza-Borrego_Desert_State_Park (362 words)

	Visit Anza-Borrego Desert State Park - K.Q. Ranch RV Camping Resort
		The park’s name is derived from a combination of the name of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word "borrego," referring to bighorn sheep.
		With the park's remarkable fossil record and the eroded badlands, we can discern that it was not always the arid desert that it is now.
		Even into the early 1900's, people were leading prospecting parties into this desert park and visitors still inquire about the famous Pegleg mine, of which has never been found.
	www.kqranchresort.com /anza-borrego-desert.html (274 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California
		Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is in southern California, between the coast south of Los Angeles and the Salton Sea, south of Joshua Tree National Park.
		Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest state park in the contiguous USA.
		The park lies in part of the Colorado Desert which in turn forms part of the Sonoran Desert.
	freespace.virgin.net /john.cletheroe/usa_can/ca/anzaborr.htm (739 words)

	Anza-Borrego Institute - About Us
		The mission of the Anza-Borrego Foundation is to promote conservation in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park® and the surrounding ecological region through land acquisition, education, interpretation and scientific studies.
		The Anza-Borrego Institute is the arm of the Anza-Borrego Foundation dedicated to inspiring people of all ages to value, learn about and conserve this unique but fragile environment through education, interpretation, and research of the natural, historical and cultural resources of this region.
	www.theabf.org (71 words)

	Mt Vaca Radio Club 1996 Anza-Borrego Spring Trip
		The State Park map of Anza-Borrego was $1 at the park.
		But first, we stopped in Borrego Springs, the town in the center of the park, for groceries, ice and gas.
		We continued to Vallecito Stage Station County Park, which was a stop for the Butterfield Stage from San Antonio to Los Angeles, 1858 to 1861.
	home.pacbell.net /lcobb/anzab96.htm (1092 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
		All of this was in north Borrego Valley, up DiGiorgio Rd, some of it was way up by Alcoholic Pass, glad I've got all wheel drive, else I don't know how I would have done in all that sand.
		This park is famous for its spring (really late winter) bloom.
		I went up to at least 3300 feet getting into the desert which is at about 2200 feet (I think?) My Subie loves those twisty roads.
	homepage.mac.com /renduy/iblog/C604263620/E166979826 (225 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park : Introduction Frommers.com
		The sweeping 600,000-acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, the nation's largest contiguous state park, lies mostly within San Diego County, and for many city-weary residents, a couple days here is just the ticket to rejuvenate overburdened minds.
		They're here to relax and sun themselves in tiny Borrego Springs, a town surrounded by the state park but exempt from regulations limiting commercial development.
		The park got it's name from the rare bighorn sheep, or borrego, which can sometimes be spotted navigating rocky hillsides.
	frommers.com /destinations/anza-borregodesertstatepark/1055010001.html (504 words)

	Accessibility Details
		With over 600,000 acres, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park includes washes, wildflowers, palm groves, cacti and sweeping vistas of the Colorado Desert.
		There is one accessible parking space adjacent to each of the accessible restrooms.
		Parking includes four designated accessible spaces with one van accessible.
	access.parks.ca.gov /parkinfo.asp?park=254&type=5 (268 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California (DesertUSA)
		You must have a license to drive in the state park; underaged, unlicensed drivers may operate vehicles in Ocotillo Wells State Vehicular Recreation Area under the supervision of a licensed driver.
		Main: Two miles west of downtown Borrego Springs (which is surrounded by the park) at the east end of Palm Canyon Road, just off County Road S-22.
		All bicycles are restricted to established paved and dirt roads in the park.
	www.desertusa.com /anza_borrego/du-abpmain.html (725 words)

	Wildernet - Route 78--Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Road
		From the west boundary of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park on State Route 78 to the east boundary.
		Recreation - The Route 78--Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Road is known for it's scenic and recreational attractions.
		Description - This State Scenic Highway runs through Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which contains interesting rock formations and, in late winter, blooming wildflowers and cacti.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/area.cfm?areaID=BWY2171&CU_ID=110 (477 words)

	Flower & Garden Magazine: Anza-Borrego State Park - vibrant desert flowers
		The Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, located in the Colorado Desert south of Palm Springs and east of San Diego, is a perfect first desert encounter.
		The Colorado Desert, an extension of the immense Sonoran Desert of Mexico, is the southernmost and lowest in elevation of these three and has the warmest year-round temperature.
		Most desert newcomers are struck with wonder as they come upon miles of flowers stretching away toward the mountains under dazzling blue skies.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1082/is_n1_v37/ai_13419805 (1151 words)

	L.L.Bean: Park Search - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
		Anza-Borrego Desert State Park was established in 1933 as California's first desert state park.
		The spectacular landscape of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
		The 600,000-acre state park is the largest in the continental United States.
	www.llbean.com /parksearch/parks/html/8615gd.htm (220 words)

	Anza Borrego Desert State Park - Sports & Recreation - Borrego Springs, CA, 92004-5005 - Citysearch
		Anza-Borrego's 600,000 acres, wilderness areas and miles of trails contain expanses of Colorado Desert with its washes, wildflowers, cacti and wildlife.
		The largest state park in the Lower 48 brings bighorns and rattlers to San Di...
		Borrego Palm Canyon and Tamarisk Grove campgrounds are developed and large--about half of park sites have hookups.
	san-diego.citysearch.com /profile/400440 (267 words)

	Pictures from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
		The park name is derived from a combination of the name of Spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza and the Spanish word "borrego," referring to bighorn sheep.
		The park is the nation's 2nd largest state park and California's biggest.
		To see a good topo of Bow Willow canyon, where many of these pictures were taken, or other sites in Anza Borrego, try Topozone.com.
	www.timshome.com /ab (900 words)

	Anza Borrego Desert State Park
		The word "desert" probably conjures up images of sand dunes, camels and Arabian caravans travelling from oasis to oasis, but the American deserts, and in particular, the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, located in a part of the Colorado desert, presents a far different picture to the adventurous explorer.
		Our favorite park, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, is located in the back country of San Diego County, practically in our back yard.
		Tim Hilliard loves to escape to the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, and when he does, he takes his camera along.
	rockingeranch.com /fav_pix/anza_borrego (211 words)

	Golden Gate Photo - Anza-Borrego State Park Gallery
		The park was established in 1933 and derives its name from the spanish explorer Juan Bautista de Anza along with "Borrego" which is spanish for "lamb" (in reference to the native bighorn sheep).
		Anza-Borrego Desert lies on the western edge of the Colorado Desert, one of the stops on the Geomorphic Provinces Geotour.
		Composed of Pliocene- to Pleistocene-age conglomerates, sandstones, claystones and mudstones of the Borrego Formation, the carved and deformed hills of the Borrego Badlands cover the valley floor in front of the Santa Rosa Mountains.
	www.goldengatephoto.com /WestUS/anza.html (377 words)

	Sunset: Off the beaten path in blooming Anza-Borrego - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California
		Desert plants wake up this month for abrief and bright-colored spring at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
		From Borrego Springs, drive south 3miles on Borrego Springs Road, go southwest 5 1/2 miles on County Road S-3, head west 6 1/2 miles on State 78, then drive southeast 32 miles on County Road S-2.
		You can park free for the day at the primitive campground, the site of an ancient village, or stay overnight.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m1216/is_v178/ai_4645388 (751 words)

	California State Parks
		California State Parks announced on Friday, July 22, 2005, that a new public-private partnership with the 5.11 Tactical Company, one of the largest uniform and equipment suppliers in the nation, has provided State Parks with 27,500 new insignia patches for uniformed personnel within State Parks.
		The change to the new patches is part of State Park Director Ruth Coleman’s initiative to adopt a standard identification insignia for all official uses, such as uniforms, letterheads, signs, documents, vehicles and more.
		Cooler weather, fewer visitors, and the changing colors of the landscape make a fall visit to a state park an excellent getaway, whether for a weekend or just a day.
	www.parks.ca.gov (786 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Meeting 11 February - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
		A major item on the agenda will be an action to approve the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Preliminary General Plan and Draft Environmental Impact Report.
		Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Meeting 11 February - Pirate4x4.Com Bulletin Board
		On Friday February 11, 2005 the California State Park and Recreation Commission will meet at 9:00 a.m.
	www.pirate4x4.com /forum/showthread.php?t=323581 (261 words)

	Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Anza-Borrego Desert State Park at Epinions.com
		You will find those in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, located Northeast of San Diego.
		I went on a backpacking trip in the backcountry of this state park, the largest in the United States.
		I discovered Anza Borrego while a student at UC San Diego.
	www.epinions.com /trvl-review-2FB4-826B4BB-38F0E6F8-prod6 (489 words)

	Wildflowers at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
		A tranquil walk through the Anza-Borrego Desert will reward you any time of year.
		Along with all of these factors, the wildflowers must contend with the desert winds.
		From late February through March, you can find blossoms on the desert floor.
	www.anzaborrego.statepark.org /wildflowers.html (361 words)

	Backpacker Magazine - Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California
		Little-Known Fact: Recent discoveries in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park include a previously unknown grove of 200 elephant trees in the Santa Rosa Mountains.
		On my first visit to Anza-Borrego, the "state park" designation had fooled me into thinking the place was small, but it's huge.
		Located just east of San Ysidro and Laguna Mountains, Anza-Borrego receives dry Pacific air that leaves its moisture on the southern extension of the peninsular range west of the park.
	www.backpacker.com /community/article/0,1024,1106,00.html (445 words)

	Worldisround - Anza Borrego Desert State Park - Scenery in California--Southern photos
		Worldisround - Anza Borrego Desert State Park - Scenery in California--Southern photos
		I had decided to go to Anza Borrego State Park as soon as I got my ticket to San Diego in January.
		Surf, Sun, Palms, Oranges and Avacados, one of the largest cities in the USA and the busiest boarder crossing (with Tijuana) in the World), the mountains and the desert all in one county!
	www.worldisround.com /articles/10008 (466 words)

	A PERSEID METEOR SHOWERS Resort Package In The Acclaimed Anza-Borrego Desert Of Northeastern San Diego County
		Completely surrounded by the acclaimed Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, La Casa del Zorro is located approximately 90 miles northeast of downtown San Diego, about 80 miles south of Palm Springs and under 180 miles from downtown Los Angeles.
		USA Today selected the Anza-Borrego Desert as one of America’s “Top 10 Stargazing Communities in San Diego’s" because artificial light is at a minimum, according to a July 31, 2003 article.
		Anza-Borrego Desert, Calif. (PRWEB) July 30, 2005 -- On the nights of Thursday, August 11 and Friday, August 12, 2005 at La Casa del Zorro Desert Resort in the Anza-Borrego Desert of northeastern San Diego County, noted astronomer Dennis Mammana will lead a seminar and viewing focused on the annual Perseid Meteor Showers.
	www.prweb.com /releases/2005/7/prweb266964.php (743 words)

	Cal-Parks Colorado Desert: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
		Come find out how geological forces have shaped the landscape, life forms and human stories of the Anza-Borrego Desert Region.
		10am Geology of Anza-Borrego a lecture by Park Ranger and geologist Paul Remeika.
		The new exhibits were funded by the 2000 Parks and Water Bond.
	www.anzaborrego.statepark.org (264 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park : Attractions Frommers.com
		The Desert in Bloom -- From late-February through the end of March, the desert wildflowers and cacti are usually in bloom -- a natural event that's not to be missed.
		For starters, the Borrego Palm Canyon self-guided hike starts at the campground near the visitor center, and is 1 1/2 miles each way.
		You can explore the desert's stark terrain on one of its many trails or on a self-guided driving tour; the visitor center can supply maps.
	frommers.com /destinations/anza-borregodesertstatepark/1055010029.html (556 words)

	Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Interpretive Activities Schedule
		It is much easier to find a vehicle in the desert than a person.
		Tell him/her your destination, the route you intend to follow, your expected return time, a description of your vehicle, your license plate number, and a time by which he/she should notify park authorities in case you don't return.
		Heat Cramps are painful cramps in the legs and abdominal muscles, along with faintness and excessive sweating.
	www.desertusa.com /anza_borrego/du-abpactive.html (417 words)

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