Desert Travel & Adventures
The Valley of the Names is a remote desert area in California, near the city of Yuma. It is a popular destination for off-roaders and desert enthusiasts. The valley is named for the thousands of names that have been written in the hard-packed Bentonite clay.
Discover the best beaches in the US for beachcombing, from colorful seashells and sand dollars to unique driftwood and fascinating marine artifacts.
The combination of saltwater, humidity, and wind can wreak havoc on your hair, leading to frizz and unruly locks. But with these simple tips, you can keep your hair looking fabulous and frizz-free while soaking up the sun.
Burning Man’s famed Orgy Dome, known for safe, consensual adult play and education, was gutted by a dust storm in 2025. Here’s what happened and what comes next.
The 10th annual Big Red Bash broke its own attendance record with over 10,000 people attending the festival in Birdsville, Queensland, Australia from July 4-6, 2023. The festival also raised over $100,000 for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
San Francisco’s sand dunes were once a vast and wild landscape, but they are now a rare and endangered ecosystem. Learn about the natural history of San Francisco’s sand dunes, and where you can still see them today.
Texas, Arizona, Southern California, and Utah are all states with hot, dry climates and strong UV rays. It is important to wear sunscreen in these states year-round, but it is especially important during the summer months when the sun’s rays are strongest. Sunscreen with SPF 50+ provides the highest level of protection against UVB rays, which are the main … Read more
Are you tired of the daily grind? Do you dream of a life where work is optional and you have the freedom to spend your time exactly as you wish? If so, you’re in the right place. The FIRE movement, an acronym for Financial Independence, Retire Early, is a lifestyle and financial strategy focused on … Read more
Burning Man 2025 opened with a strong dust storm tearing through Black Rock City hours before tens of thousands arrived. In the days before, law enforcement seized a large quantity of drugs headed for the festival. The event sees a return to near pre-pandemic attendance, with boosted security and emergency resources in place.
China’s sprawling desert AI hubs are quietly reshaping global tech power with banned chips and state surveillance on an unprecedented scale. The future of artificial intelligence is being shaped deep in China’s desert wastelands. The government is pumping massive resources into building what might become the world’s largest AI operation. Giant data centers are rising from … Read more