Giant Terydactyl in the Desert
Snow in front of Julian Pie Co
More giant statuesWe drove east on I-10 and then turned south to visit the Anza Borrego State Park Wednesday. It is the largest state park in California with 500 miles of dirt roads,12 wilderness areas,hiking trails and numerous campsites. I think it may be the only State Park closed in the summer. This from the Ranger's handout " No reservations allowed between May 15 and October 1. Summer heat makes this desert park a dangerous place with temperatures ranging from 110 to 120 degrees"
There were many occupied "dry" campsites. Some of the rigs we saw had solar panels and I imagine the rest of them use generators. This location appeals to off road enthusiasts and star gazers.
The life size statues in the pictures are scattered throughout the desert along the hiway to Julian. Julian is a small town that sits at an elevation of 4200 feet. There was snow on the ground when we arrived at the Julian Pie Company. Julian was first settled as a mining town but later became famous for it's apples used in the Julian Pie Co apple pies. There was a line of people waiting to purchase pies when we arrived.
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