Mary Ekelund and Paul Larson

Mary Ekelund and Paul Larson Mary and Paul are a husband and wife team that spend winters in Borrego Springs and summers at their home overlooking Lake Superior in Bayfield, Wisconsin. They are volunteer naturalists for ABDNHA and the Anza Borrego
Desert State Park, leading hikes to some of their favorite places in the park.

Paul, a retired chemist, has also studied geology and shares his knowledge of the various rock forms in the area. Mary, a retired high school math teacher, is especially interested in the historical and archeological features.

Both Mary and Paul enjoy meeting the many visitors to the desert and sharing with them the unique plants and fascinating wildlife.