Agua Caliente: Coyotes and the Full Moon

Oh how the coyotes did howl! We were here for three nights and had almost a complete full moon. So much so, that we certainly weren't going to let our dog out of the trailer alone...we've heard that coyotes will work as a team to lure other animals to their untimely demise. We loved this county park for the solitude, the hot springs (there were three different pools) and the people who were there (other people wanting solitude).

Campsite on the outer edge of camp.

Hotdogs

Moonlight Canyon Trail Loop

Exposed part of the loop.

Solstice sunrise. 12/21/18 @ Agua Caliente County Park / Anza-Borrego State Park in CA

County Park Tips

• If you go, note that there are hookups. Depending on what your needs are or how sensitive you are to sound, you may or may not want to be near them. There was a constant dull hum coming from the electrical boxes in some areas. 
• If you go during a potential 'busy' season (between Christmas/New Year's) you may want to get reservations. Or avoid those times. 
• Get gas before you leave Temecula. Enough said.

Heading South

With our new and improved schedule, we decided what better thing to do than to take a winter camping trip. So we hitched up the trailer, packed up our gear and headed south!

After two long days of driving, interspersed with stays with friends and family, we were off to our first spot, Agua Caliente County Park located within the Anza-Borrego State Park.

Knowing that it would be a long drive and that we'd want to stretch our legs, I had looked for interesting things to see along the way. And here we are, checking out the sculptures at Ricardo Breceda's outdoor gallery. Completely fascinating. If you are heading out Highway 79, be sure to stop and check it out (NOTE: it is RIGHT on the highway, you do not need to take a dirt road to get there!).