Desert hiking and camping amongst sand dunes: best equipment, recommended gear, survival tips and recommendations for your upcoming desert adventures.
A hiking trip to the desert presents many logistical and organizational challenges regarding hydration, protection from sunlight, and dealing with extreme temperature changes between day and night. Having the necessary desert hiking gear and following a few precaution tips will ensure that your hike goes as smoothly as possible. As…
Rarely people think of the desert as a recreational place, which is a shame. There are countless sports and activities that you can enjoy in the desert - as a matter of fact, there are a few things that you can only do in the desert and they should definitely…
Finding food in the desert is more difficult than in any other environment out there, even more so in hot sandy deserts like the Sahara where resources are scarse and the heat unbearable. If you are planning a hiking trip to the desert, it's best to think ahead and bring…
Canada is well-known for having a cold climate, so you may be surprised to find out that there are deserts in Canada, albeit slighly "unconventional". As a matter of fact, many of the desert-like regions you'll find in the country are not dry enough to qualify as "true" deserts, but…
Around 30% of the USA territory comprises desert or semi-desert environments, mainly located in the south-western area. There are four main deserts in the US, ranging all the way from the southern border with Mexico to the states of Oregon and Idaho in the north: the Mojave Desert, the Sonoran…
Antarctica is the largest desert in the world. It may sound surprising, for people tend to only consider hot deserts filled with sand dunes and camels, but technically any territory with low precipitation classifies as a desert - including polar and cold deserts. In fact, the Antarctic and Arctic deserts…
There is a little-known side effect of spending time under the hot desert sun: it can sunburn your eyes. Yes, quite literally. People who live in the desert often experience this phenomenon known as "photokeratitis", which is a gradual and long-term damage of the cornea of your eyes. This is…
Visit to the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park: backpacking, camping, things to do, museums, directions and more.
Inspiring desert vacation spots from all over the world: where can you find the best desert gateways for your next adventure holiday.
Common knowledge dictates that in hot weather it is preferable to wear light colors, because they reflect UV rays from the sun, whereas dark clothes tend to absorb them and generate heat. This is why people often pick white clothes for the summer, but does it make that much of…
