Tag: Anza Borrego Desert State Park

by James Murren 13 January 2021 Number of comments0
Poetry

Not Uncomplicated

we are not uncomplicated, none of us but that does not give us license to be unkind instead, we shouldContinue Reading

by James Murren 16 April 2019 Number of comments0
California MTB

Bicyclist #157: MTB Through History … Riding Through Time and Space on the Anza Trail

I found an online archive with the 1775 diary entries of Spanish Lieutenant Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza, documenting hisContinue Reading

by James Murren 28 March 2019 Number of comments0
California

Borrego Super Bloom 2019 and Painted Ladies

I went down to the desert to see this year’s version of the super bloom. It didn’t measure up toContinue Reading

by James Murren 13 November 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains MTB

So Much Beauty Out There

I’ve been going solo, of late.   In some ways, it’s the whole “the more things change the more the stayContinue Reading

by James Murren 06 July 2017 Number of comments0
California MTB Say Something

Flippin’ Fone

The screen on my phone with Qwerty keyboard went blank and so I went and got a new one. “Don’tContinue Reading

by James Murren 19 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

Save the Best for Last (Wildflowers Post) — Desert Lilies

Near the end of my ride on the fat bike, I looked to my right and saw them. Here theyContinue Reading

by James Murren 18 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

Lupines, Sand Verbena, y Más: Super Bloom Continues

So many cars driving around and people looking, but few are stopping and getting out and walking, stepping away fromContinue Reading

by James Murren 16 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains Photos Poetry

Beavertail Cactus Blooms

there you were, off to the side dressed all fancy for the morning you got me off my seat walkingContinue Reading

by James Murren 15 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

Anza-Borrego Mega Bloom: Peace and Magic, Ocotillos, and a Bouquet for You

It is my favorite desert cactus:  the ocotillo.  Full of whimsy and hardiness, they put a smile on my faceContinue Reading

by James Murren 14 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

It’s a Verdant Desert Super Bloom

While all of the hype is about the wildflowers, and rightfully so, another component of the desert super bloom isContinue Reading

by James Murren 13 March 2017 6
California Mountains

Desert Wildflower Super Bloom: Sheep and Cougar Canyons

After reaching Sheep Canyon, one of my favorite places on planet Earth (!), I began my pedal-trip back the wayContinue Reading

by James Murren 12 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

Anza-Borrego Wildflower Super Bloom: Agaves on the Way to Sheep Canyon

Some agave plants called me over, asking for their photo to be taken and shared with you.

by James Murren 11 March 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains

Anza-Borrego Wildflower Super Bloom: Coyote Canyon at Sunrise

I woke at 3:00 AM and was on the road before 4:00.  A sad gibbous moon hung low in theContinue Reading

by James Murren 17 February 2017 Number of comments0
California

Make Your Plans Now for Wildflower Season

Looking for a little getaway?  All is lining up for a desert wildflower super bloom, an “epic” display of MotherContinue Reading

by James Murren 09 January 2017 Number of comments0
California Mountains MTB

A 30 Mile Birthday Celebration Ride in the Desert

Winter rains kept us from riding local trails around town, as well as those in the mountains.  To the desertContinue Reading

by James Murren 05 December 2016 Number of comments0
California MTB

One of Those Days

It was one of those idyllic days in the mountains.  We rode bikes for a few hours, had some post-rideContinue Reading

by James Murren 02 February 2016 2
California MTB

Sheep Canyon Bike Pack Overnighter

an idyllic weather forecast for the borrego a text came in, a bunch more were sent half-days off work wereContinue Reading