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Borrego Springs is a COVID-Aware Community, with many
older residents, and a culture of health is the expected norm.
On
your journeys into town make sure you follow existing COVID health
regulations, this includes a face covering and maintaining distance.
This protects you and you show your respect for others by doing so. |
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Good footwear is essential, even for short walks.
Sharp spines and things to stick you are everywhere. One bad
experience with cholla cactus, as shown to the left, will be all you
need to always choose decent footwear over sandels for all your desert
hikes. |
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Most roads in Anza-Borrego are dirt. Some can be
driven with 2 wheel drive but most will require a high clearance vehicle
as there will be rocks and other obstacles to clear. Road
conditions can also change quickly, a firm road last season can be deep
sand this season. Recent rain can totally change road conditions.
Getting towed out is very expensive. Avoid areas that are
questionable for your vehicle or driving experience. As you drive,
always look ahead for areas than might look sandy or wet. If you
sense your vehicle spinning in sand, don't stop but keep moving forward
at a steady speed, until you come to a more firm area. |
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Take water and some basic snacks with you, even for
short walks, drives, and hikes. Unexpected delays can be expected
in the desert and the best way to prepare is to take enough water and
snacks wherever you go. |
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