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The Giant Serpent of Borrego Springs: Ricardo Breceda’s Desert Icon
The giant serpent is one of the most recognizable sculptures in Galleta Meadows, an open-air art installation located in Borrego Springs, California, within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park.
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Throwback to the 2017 Super Bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park 🌼
With all the buzz around a possible super bloom in the desert this year (fingers crossed), I found myself digging through some old photos from the last major wildflower event here in Borrego Springs.
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Borrego Springs Wildflower Report | January 24, 2026
From a local’s perspective, it’s amazing to watch the desert transform day by day, and more folks come in from out of town to see how beautiful it’s become.
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Desert Lilies Bloom in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
See desert lilies blooming in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park after winter rains. Discover where to find them, why they thrive here, and what makes these wildflowers special in the Southern California desert.
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What’s Blooming Now Along Henderson Canyon Road
See what wildflowers are blooming along Henderson Canyon Road in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park this winter, from sand verbena to desert sunflowers and primrose.
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Lights, Camera, Borrego
If you’re in Borrego Springs or visiting the festival from out-of-town, even a single block pass can offer a glimpse into this world of unique cinematic voices. I recommend you pull up a seat.
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The Desert Isn’t Always Brown: Borrego Springs is Unusually Green
The desert doesn’t turn green very often, but when it does it’s impossible to ignore. Recent rains have transformed Borrego Springs into a landscape of fresh growth and unexpected texture.
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Yardwork is Way Tougher in the Desert
If you have experience with desert yardwork or landscaping in Borrego Springs and have tips to share, we’d genuinely love to hear them. We’re still learning, and trying not to get hurt too much…
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Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is already blanketed in wildflowers – Los Angeles Times
The Los Angeles Times is taking notice of Borrego’s early wildflower bloom, sharing how recent rains have brought rare and colorful blooms to the desert.
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Hello,
I’m Shannon
I write about life in the small town of Borrego Springs, California.
My husband and I moved here in late 2024, drawn by the quiet and the wide-open desert.
We’re learning the language of this place, its pace, its stillness, and its seasons.
This is where I share what happens when life slows down.
Under the Borrego Sky 