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Join us for an interpretive hike through Mine Wash in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Explore the area's rich Kumeyaay and Cahuilla history, cultural landscape, and enduring connections between Indigenous communities and the desert. What to Expect:
A guided hike through the scenic Mine Wash area.
Insights into the Kumeyaay and Cahuilla history and cultural significance of the landscape.
Learning about traditional and continuing lifeways, travel routes, and cultural practices.
Discussion of archaeological sites and the importance of protecting cultural resources.
Opportunities to ask questions and learn from an expert.
Who Should Attend:
Hikers comfortable walking on uneven desert terrain.
Anyone interested in Indigenous history, cultures, and connections to the landscape.
Those looking to deepen their understanding of Anza-Borrego.
Participants with an interest in history, archaeology, or cultural heritage.
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Location: Meet at the ABF Store (587 Palm Canyon Dr. #110, Borrego Springs, CA 92004). We’ll then carpool/caravan to Coyote Canyon.
Cost:
ABF Member: FREE (Join for only $35 and attend this event for free!)
Non-Member: $24
Military/Student/Teacher/Veteran: $18
Tribal: FREE
Cancellation Policy & Scholarships: Please see our FAQs page to read our cancellation policy and learn about scholarship options.
Registration: https://host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration-form/?formId=0b76fdf1-ef28-4a52-b151-41c5ead0dc69&envId=p-Of6JnJ-NDU-Ys4lsF7CG9w&zone=usa
Hike Leader:
Dr. Sean Milanovich is a member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. He holds a PhD in Native American History from the University of California, Riverside, and a Master’s in Historic Preservation. Milanovich serves as the Vice President of the Native American Land Conservancy and Secretary of the Native Land Trust Council. With extensive experience as a cultural specialist and Tribal Cultural Monitor, he also works as a Tribal Community Liaison with RUHS-BH and has expertise in museum collection management.
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587 Palm Canyon Dr Ste 110, Borrego Springs, CA, United States, California 92004
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