The Beauty Of Anza Borrego Desert State Park In Southern California (16 Pics)

As the largest state park in California, there is a LOT to see! And just outside of the park there is even more to see. You could spend a lifetime here and still discover new areas to explore. Please enjoy my photo essay – Part 1. The desert isn’t just sand and cactus. It’s SO MUCH MORE.

#1 Burrowing Owls – Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge, Located Just Outside Of The Park

#2 Sunrise At Anza Borrego Desert State Park

#3 A Jackrabbit Survey’s It’s Surroundings

#4 Looking Towards Borrego Springs From The S22 Away From The Sunrise. “Purple Mountains Majesty”

#5 Bighorn Rams Can Be Found On The Rocky Slopes Surrounding The Park

#6 Orcutt’s Woody Aster, A Rare Plant Native To Southern And Baja California

#7 Oscar The Grouch In Real Life Aka A Burrowing Owl. Seen At The Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge Just Outside Of The Park

#8 Desert Sparrows Aka Black Throated Sparrows Can Be Found Throughout The Park

#9 Bee’s Enjoy The Desert Lavender

#10 17 Palms Oasis

#11 Red Tailed Hawk Taking Off

#12 A Bighorn Ewe Poses Nicely

#13 A Green Heron On The Hunt At Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

#14 I See You! Burrowing Owl, Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge

#15 3 Friends ; Bighorn Rams Can Be Found On The Slopes Surrounding The Park

#16 Sunrise And Ocotillos; Thimble Trail Area