With that in mind, we decided to do a stay-cation for Spring break. Thankfully, we live in an amazing area so we aimed to stay within San Diego county and do things we normally do not do.
We started last weekend camping in the Anza-Borrego Desert. The flowers are in bloom in the local mountains and the drive was gorgeous!
We didn't do our traditional camping this time. We "roughed it." The Bureau of Land Management allows you to pull off a dirt road and camp where ever you want to. Did you know that? I didn't! We chose an area near a dry lake bed where the kids could climb rocks, have fun.... 
...and giggle...
We really were in the middle of nowhere!
It was warm camping in the desert and the stars were AMAZING! (psst... love my new iPhone app called "Star Walk." We were finally able to figure out the constellations!)On Day #2 Brentt said, I know these cool mud caves not far from here, let's go! Ok, I'm up for the adventure. An hour later after driving on dirt "roads" like this...
I started doubting our destination (and the ability of my minivan!). Even looking through the informational book about the desert, there was no mention of this place.This is it:
Really? What?!? Not so cool until you get in there. 
Here is a video from inside the caves. 
I can't believe there is something like 3 million people who live in San Diego county and there were only a dozen or so people out here the whole time we were there. Well kept secret I suppose?The caves were not "Max-able" but he still had fun. He makes his own adventures; usually by running away.
Don't worry though, he charms and kisses his way out of trouble every time! 
On the way back to our campsite, we stopped at Hollywood and Vine Street. Maybe not the one you'd expect to see in Southern California...
So weird!Alas, Spring Break is not over yet. Check back for Stay-cation adventure #2.
Have a great day!
Christy
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