Metal & Sand – Fantastic Art in the Anza-Borrego Desert of California

Roadside Attraction – Sky Art Metal Sculptures at Galleta Meadows Estate – Borrego Valley and Borrego Springs, California

Deep in the heart of the Anza-Borrego Desert of Southern California lies a valley where towering metal sculptures of extinct or fanciful creatures appear to roam, stalk, and do battle. The sculptures are set amidst stark desert beauty, against a stunning backdrop of low rugged mountains.

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Campground Review – Stagecoach Trails RV Resort, Julian, California

Stagecoach Trails RV Resort

Description

The Stagecoach Trails RV Resort & Horse Camp is a quiet and remote private campground located in the high desert along the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Route. This full-amenity park features RV, tent, and horse camping; rental cabins and shelters; and stunning vistas of rolling desert hills, basin, and mountains. The park is within convenient driving distance of Anza Borrego Desert State Park, Borrego Springs, and of the historic mountain resort town of Julian.

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Campground Review – Guajome Regional Park, Oceanside, California

Description

Guajome Regional Park is a lovely green-space set in the coastal hills above Oceanside. This county park is an oasis of peace amidst this vibrant and bustling coastal community. The park features picnic and fitness areas, playgrounds, and about 4.5 miles of hiking trails through varied coastal habitats – chaparral, woodlands, marshy wetlands and mixed grasslands. The campground is nicely landscaped and is conveniently close to the many historic and tourist attractions of Oceanside, making for a great base from which to explore the area.

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Winter Season Summary 2018-2019

Summary of the Winter Past and Preview of the 2019 Travel Season

The 2018-2019 winter season was relatively low-key for us and passed quickly. Kim, the pups, and I are in good health and our vehicles and fifth-wheel are in good repair. We spent the winter in southern-California, alternating time between Silent Valley Club and other area parks –
perennial favorites: Banning Stagecoach KOA, Lake Skinner Recreation Area, Rancho Jurupa Regional Park – as well as new parks: Guajome Regional Park and Stagecoach Trails RV Resort and Horse Camp.

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