Aug 04 2008
Font’s Point, Anza Borrego Desert State Park
Font’s Point, Anza Borrego
If you ever wonder about my header’s image, it is that of Font’s Point. The header won’t let me display the full picture, so I cropped myself out 
. Now, I am taking this opportunity to share the full image (the picture above ).
When I first saw a picture of Font’s Point in the web from a respected and successful Alaskan Photographer, Ron Neibrugge ( http://www.wildnatureimages.com/Font’s_Point_Pictures.htm ), I had been dreaming to see the place. Thankfully, Font’s Point is just in Anza Borrego Desert State Park, which is still part of San Diego County. Anza Borrego Desert State Park is the country’s largest state park outside of Alaska. It is also one of the country’s richest living natural history museums.
Badlands as Far as your Eyes can See, Font’s Point
The first time I sat on top of the cliff overlooking the sea of corrugated badlands as far as my eyes can see brought tears to my eyes. Thanking the Creator for generously affording me such amazing sight. Being up close to the magnificent power of nature always bring me a positive feeling of gratitude and a yearning for understanding, so we all can live harmoniously in this beautiful but fragile world.
Hikers at Font’s Point
I found this link when I was searching answers to my questions regarding the geology and natural history of Font’s Point: http://www.desertusa.com/anza_borrego/du-abpbobad.html
Driving to Font’s Point from San Diego: You will be entering the park via highway 78 East, to Font’s Point you’ll take S-22 (road is well signed for directions to Font’s Point), and at mile 29.3 on S-22 you will take a 4 mile dirt road off to Font’s Point Parking lot. Or,
For maps and directions, please click on this link: http://www.desertusa.com/anza_borrego/du_abp_map.html
Hiking: Others don’t hike here, they are just contented with the magnificent vista of a maze of eroded mud hills and dry washes which several million years ago was under the sea from Font’s Point Overlook. But, the overlook does not offer the best sight, therefore, I encourage you to walk cautiously along the cliff (bit be careful to not walk at the very edge). Distance and elevation depends on how far you want to go, and how far you want to go up and down.
For photographers: Best time to take pictures, at sunset or sunrise (I hope to get this one too).
Best Time to Visit: during the cooler months of Fall to Spring
Anza Borrego Desert State Park webpage: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=638
More of Anza Borrego to come……..
