We visited the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge toward the end of March and…read moreunfortunately the timing did not work in our favor. It was already around 100 degrees, which made it too hot to venture out toward the lake. My son loves bird photography and uses a telephoto lens, so we were hoping to see more wildlife. Instead, we mostly stayed near the visitor center area. We did spot quite a few adorable cottontail bunnies resting in the shade. They dig little shallow pockets in the cool dirt, which was fun to watch. There were also a few birds chirping and some doves, but overall not much activity. The visitor center itself is small but nice and worth a quick stop. From what I have heard, this area can be amazing for migratory birds, but we did not see many during our visit. I am guessing earlier in the year or during the winter would be a much better time to go. It is also pretty out of the way, so not somewhere you will just casually swing by. Overall, it was an okay visit, but I would definitely plan for a cooler season next time. 3 stars

Should you visit here if you're not a birder (bird-watcher)? Unfortunately I have to say no, unless…read moreyou're already in the area.. The Sonny Bono nature center is free experience and it's also a pretty fun drive along the farmlands and the geothermal power plants just to get here. Once you've parked there's also a nice little hike to a rock with views of the south Salton sea.. There is also a small visitor center but that's about it. This is a place for birdwatching and if you don't have proper gear like binoculars or a powerful telephoto lens you're not to going to see the birds. There is a wooden observation tower but the free attached binoculars can't be focused and the lenses are dirty. There are no warning signs about mosquitoes on the rock hike trail. There should be. We were attacked by a swarm and I got tagged nine times. Not fun. You need: Powerful telephoto lenses Mosquito repellent Sunscreen and water

Great spot to catch some geothermal live action. Steam…read morevents hissing and mud pots sputtering. Cool mini volcanos in the middle of nowhere. There are a couple geothermal power plants taking advantage of the massive pent up energy in this area.

5 stars for seeing something new, but 2 stars for the fact that the roads are covered with mud, and…read moreonce you get there you'll see signs saying No Trespassing, and that people will be charged if they are caught! Yep, there were a few people walking round the mud volcanoes, but we didn't want to ruin our shoes or get arrested! Definitely worth the drive if it hasn't rained for a couple of weeks, but if there's been recent rain, forget it!

Have you ever been on a Jeep ride adventure? I have. I will continue seeking more road trips, muddy…read moreand rocky grounds anywhere in the world with experienced drivers in Southwest 4x4 Adventures. I don't own my own Jeep, however, I didn't let that stop me from joining on a ride with like minded people who love the outdoors. Thanks Southwest 4x4 Adventures for my first but not my last rides in the future.

From the owner: Southwest 4x4 Tours is an off-road guide and pack service specializing in trails and tours in the…read moreSouthwestern US. If you need a guide for a day or a week or if you need to get your gear to a hard to reach location, we can get you there. We also have great tours going into exciting historical areas in the southwest such as the the Mojave Desert and Death Valley in California, pioneering trails in Arizona and many other amazing places. We have tours from one day and up to a week. If you don't have your own vehicle, not to worry, we will assistant you. All our guide are licensed and certified. Call us for more information and tell us where we can take you.

We took a private carriage ride to celebrate two great dads on Father's Day. The ride was…read morebeautiful, our driver was knowledgeable, and our experience was exceptional. Kerry K-W.

This was such a fun experience for our family! I was looking for something that would be…read moreentertaining for all of us, as we had ages from 9 to 74 years old. The Headless Horseman Carriage Ride was definitely a hit! When my nephew asked his daughter, what was the favorite thing about our family get together, she said, the Headless Horseman ride. We also found a Great Pyrenees on site that she fell in love with. This dog was such a sweetie! It was about a 20-minute horse-drawn wagon ride through Wine Country Hollow where we saw some cute Halloween and fall scenes and then we had a magical encounter with the Headless Horseman! There is coffee, hot chocolate & treats available from Coffee Cave to enjoy before or after your ride. Everybody working we're all fun and friendly. The Headless Horseman ride is available select October nights from 5:30 to 9:30 PM at a reasonable $15. This fills quickly, though, and we were lucky to get a reservation. I would love to come back and try some of their other carriage rides.

The right one. I…read moreknew before my session with her - and then confirmed it. Dr. Grau's compassion and care for those looking for guidance, clarity, validation - along with grief counseling - is tremendous. Truly a life-changing experience for me, even in just 30 minutes. Pro tip: book more time than you think you'll need - you'll want it.

Susan is the real deal. I have visited her twice in 7 years and both times she was able to connect…read morewith my loved ones and relay healing information. I highly recommend her!