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What to Know Before You Go
Cibola/Trigo Wild Burro Gather According to BLM
September 27 – 30, 2010
Where to Meet
All visitors and media must meet at Wheelie’s 76 Gas Station and General Store in Palo Verde, California, at 6:30 a.m. The address is: 73 Main Street, Highway 78, Palo Verde, CA 92266
Transportation
All visitors and media must have their own transportation. Vehicles with 4-wheel drive are recommended, however, all vehicles must have high clearance. Make sure the gas tank is topped off and tires, including spares, are properly inflated before traveling to the gather.
Lodging
There are several hotels in Blythe, California, or Yuma, Arizona
Amenities at Wheelie’s
Gas Station, Small convenience store, Restrooms
Location Information
Palo Verde, California is approximately 21 miles south of Blythe, California, and approximately 65 miles northwest of Yuma, Arizona. The viewing site for the gather is approximately 15 miles from Palo Verde, California.
Driving Directions from Yuma, Arizona
Take Interstate 8 west to Olgiby Road, exit 159
Turn right on Ogilby Road and go approximately 25 miles
Turn right on CA-78 and go approximately 28 miles to Palo Verde, CA
Driving Directions from Blythe, California
Take Interstate 10 west to CA-78/Neighbours Blvd., exit 236 towards Brawley
Turn left onto CA-78/S Neighbours Blvd/1-10 Bl. and follow for 7 miles
Turn right onto CA-78/28th Avenue for 3 miles
Turn left onto CA-78S Rannells Blvd. for 2 miles
Turn right onto CA-78/32nd Avenue and continue for 4.5 miles to Palo Verde, CA
Weather Conditions
Plan on temperatures of highs of upper 90’s and low 100’s, and lows of mid to upper 70’s.
What to Bring
Closed-toed sturdy shoes and hat
Sunscreen and First Aid Kit
Food and plenty of water
Binoculars
Toilet Paper
Camera with a good zoom lens
Chair or blanket to sit on the ground
Pets
We recommend that you do not bring your dog with you to the gather, however, if you must bring your dog, please note that they must be on a leash and in control at all times.
**There are NO restrooms at the viewing site, so please plan accordingly.