If you're an adventurer try driving up Berdoo Canyon Rd to access the park. Hard to say if it's still in one piece but worth looking into. Berdoo Canyon runs north off of Dillion Rd, north of Indio. The trail is really just a two track (4 wheel drive truck with high clearance type road) after the first couple of miles, I'd ask around to see if it's advisable. Another interesting area is just outside of Mecca, it's called Box Canyon Rd and is the continuation of the road as it goes thru the park at the southeast corner. Some interesting rock formations can be found there. Right around the aquaduct northeast of Mecca is a road that goes into the canyons that's interesting too. Anza Berrago is alright, although I like the Salton Sea towns that are now deserted better. If you go to Berrago Springs the place to stay is La Casa del Zorro, no kidding! Stay in the grand piano suite if you budget allows, the food is very good also! The Mexican restaurant at La Quinta is great too. Jim