Gadget’s Airstream Chronicles

Ah…..driving is complete.  We’ve landed safely back in Prescott.  Sadira has already headed home, and I’m unwinding from a long drive!  Whew!

But I never finished out yesterday, did I?  Nope, not at all.

After blogging and lunch we decided to take one more walk up into Palm Canyon.  The hope…..a big horn sheep or two.  Unfortunately we didn’t find any sheep.  We did however find a parking situation like Disney on a holiday, and a super busy trail.

A key point for visitors to Borrego Springs, Anza-Borrego, & Palm Canyon.  Confine your explorations to weekdays.  The weekends are super busy!

We decided to head about half way up the canyon to look for Big Horn Sheep.  The sightings we’d heard about put the sheep in that area every day.  And not just in the mornings either.  Mid-day they were coming down as well.

Unfortunately I think I chose to go in a little late.  With the sun lower in the sky it was hard to look at one side of the canyon.  Washed out with sunlight, and difficult to get a good look along the walls.  Every time I scanned the area with my binoculars I blinded myself with sunlight.

The other side of the canyon was lit just right for photos, but from everything I understand that’s not where the sheep are coming from.  Ah well, you win some, you lose some…..

Overall we had a nice hike in, and we sat in one section of the canyon for quite a while.  We watched many people pass in and out of the canyon while we sat waiting for sheep.  I have to wonder if all the foot traffic lowered our chances as well.

It was interesting to people watch.  Hot day, dry canyon, and folks walking up with black hats, black pants, dark purple shirts, and tons of perfume.  Not kidding.  One woman who passed us nearly knocked me over with the bottle of perfume she’d obviously doused herself in.  Maybe she misunderstood where she was going for the day (looked more like an evening on the town outfit than hiking).

90% of the folks we passed carried no water at all.  No packs, no bottles, and clothes that don’t say, “I’m going for a hike.”  Very interesting.  I’m surprised we didn’t see more emergency helicopters airlifting folks out (we did see that the other day too).

Overall, a great hike at Palm Canyon, and a good way to wrap up our outdoor adventures there.

Will I return again?  Are you kidding?  Of course.  I’d go back tomorrow if I could!  The trip wasn’t long enough, but when is a trip ever long enough???

Well, that’s a wrap for now.  I need a nap after the long drive home!

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