The Journal · Field Notes
Letters from the desert.
A slow, occasional journal about Borrego Springs, the Anza-Borrego Desert, and what happens beneath an International Dark Sky.
Travel Guide · 7 min read
The Best Time to Visit Borrego Springs: A Month-by-Month Guide
From spring superblooms to winter Milky Way, here's exactly when to come to Anza-Borrego — and what you'll see when you do.
Mar 12, 2026
Dark Sky · 9 min read
Stargazing in Borrego Springs: A Beginner's Guide to a Bortle 2 Sky
What you can see, what to bring, and why Anza-Borrego is one of only two International Dark Sky communities in California.
Feb 4, 2026
Outdoors · 8 min read
Five Hikes in Anza-Borrego Worth the Drive
From slot canyons to palm oases, the trails that make Anza-Borrego the second-largest state park in the continental U.S.
Jan 19, 2026
Comparison · 6 min read
Borrego Springs vs. Joshua Tree: Which California Desert Is Right for You?
Both are iconic. They are not the same trip. Here's how to choose — and why we think one is quietly winning.
Dec 8, 2025Travel Tips · 4 min read
What to Pack for a Weekend in Borrego Springs
The desert is unforgiving when you forget the basics. The 12-item list we send to every guest before they arrive.
Nov 22, 2025