🌟 Celebrating The Springs at Borrego: A Top-Ranked Luxury RV Park in California! We’re thrilled to share that The Springs at Borrego RV Resort & Golf Course has been named a Best Luxury RV Park in California by The Signal Santa Clarita Valley, as highlighted in their July 2025 feature “Best RV Parks, Campgrounds in … Continued
The Taurids Meteor Shower emanates from the constellation Taurus – the Bull. This meteor shower is unusual for two reasons. First, it doesn’t produce as many shooting stars as some of the other flashier showers, which makes it just perfect for sitting back, drinking wine, and thinking deep thoughts. And secondly, it offers not one, … Continued
Well, here it is October already and Spooky Season is in full swing. Big orange decorative pumpkins and Jack-o-Lanterns are everywhere…perched on porches, peeking out of windows, even on greeting cards. But did you know that you can find a pumpkin patch in the Anza Borrego Desert? How to Find the Pumpkin Patch The pumpkin … Continued
Once a prosperous gold-mining center, the small town of Julian is now home to several family farms that produce apples, pears, and cider. Located just west of The Springs at Borrego RV Resort & Golf Course on CA 78, this historic community boasts a time-honored heritage of orchard-tending and cider-making. Take the family to experience … Continued
Two words you’ve never said together before…hurricane and desert. But over a couple of days in late August 2023, Hurricane Hilary came roaring into the Southwest creating flash floods, illuminating the sky with lightning storms, and dumping 2 inches of rainfall on the Anza Borrego Desert. Pupfish and Plants It’s difficult to tell what effect … Continued
‘Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun,’ sang flamboyant British playwright Noel Coward. Apparently he had never heard of antelope squirrels, sunshine-loving creatures that are active during the hottest parts of the day in the Anza Borrego Desert. Resembling chipmunks, antelope squirrels stay out in the heat (up to 108 degrees!) all … Continued
There’s just a little time left to view the strongly patterned Aboriginal Bark Paintings, now on display at the Borrego Art Institute through October 1. Dots, squiggles, animals, and mysterious symbols in earth tones on bark and canvas leave a lasting impression. The designs seen on authentic Australian Aboriginal paintings are owned by the artist … Continued
Now through August 24, the Perseids Meteor Shower will be lighting up the night sky with as many as 60 bright shooting stars per hour on the peak nights of August 12-13. Meteors radiate from the Constellation Perseus, which was first recorded in AD 36 and named for a warrior-hero of ancient Greece. Cool in … Continued
As most of the world endures never-before-seen heat waves, wild fires, and punishingly high humidity, describing the weather as ‘hot as hell’ brings to mind this question…how hot is Hell anyway? The average non-scientific person might say, “Hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk,” or “Hotter than Satan’s underpants.” This purportedly true story … Continued
Not to be confused with the Dawning of the Age of Aquarius, the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower will be visible from July 12 – August 23 with peak viewing dates on July 29 – 30. Make plans to visit the Springs at Borrego RV Resort during that time to be treated to a celestial show … Continued