Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Surrounding the landlocked Salton Sea, this recreation area is the ideal jumping-off point for exploring this fascinating saltwater pool.
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Salton Sea State Recreation Area Details
Surrounding the landlocked Salton Sea, this recreation area is the ideal jumping-off point for exploring this fascinating saltwater pool. Boating is especially exciting, considering the high salt content makes them more buoyant and therefore much faster. Hiking, camping, and picnicking around the park are also good for those who want to remain on land. It also happens to be a thriving sanctuary for native and wintering birds. Herons, brown pelicans, falcons, and hawks can be found near the shores, while snow geese, ducks, the largest population of burrowing owls reside in the nearby wetlands.
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