Mine Wash Interpretive Hike
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.
REGISTER TODAY!
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Time: 8:30-11:30 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.
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.
