Originally published on November 15th, 2022 Hundreds of people are forced to set camp in the Mojave desert in response to the current housing crisis in Los Angeles County, VICE News reports. Over 200 people have been asked to leave the city limits for the open desert, where they often…
A dune buggy is a type of all-terrain vehicle especially suited for riding on sand dunes. Dune buggies have essential bodywork and very wide wheels, and are lightweight enough to be driven on soft sand. Dune buggies look similar to other off-road vehicles, but with no fixed roof or conventional…
The state of Texas is home to a variety of sand dunes, from the towering dunes of Monahans Sandhills State Park to the secluded dunes of Salt Basin Dunes. These dunes offer a variety of activities for visitors, including sandboarding, hiking, camping, and stargazing.
Sand is a loose, granular material made up of small particles of rock and minerals. Different types of sandy materials are typically found on beaches, in deserts, and along rivers and streams. Sand has always held great fascination in people and historically was even considered as having mystical properties. It…
Growing plants and trees in the desert is surely no easy task, but it can be a very rewarding hobby that can help make your life in the desert a little bit greener. In a world that is becoming increasingly hotter and drier, the discipline of dryland farming is more…
There are three main deserts in California: the Mojave Desert, the Colorado Desert, and the Great Basin Desert. The California Deserts have unique ecosystems and habitats, a sociocultural and historical collection of "Old West" legends, districts and communities, which also form a popular tourist region of dramatic natural features and…
Ódáðahraun ("mischeavious lava field", lit. "bad deeds lava" ) is a volcanic desert and extensive lava field located in northeast Iceland. It is the largest desert in Iceland and covers an area of approximately 4,400 square kilometers, and is believed to have formed around 8,000 years ago as a result…
The desert is one of the harshest environments on Earth. It is a place of extremes, with searing temperatures during the day and freezing cold at night, strong winds and scorching sun, sandstorms deadly animals lurking beneath the sand. There is little water and food, and the landscape is barren…
Mysk Moon Retreat, the prominent destination for hands-on glamping and desert adventures amidst the dunes of Mleiha and Al Faya Mountains in Sharjah, reopens its doors for the winter season. Starting from 1st of October 2022, guests can enjoy an unparalleled experience and ignite the adventurous spirit across the desert of…
Kansas, located in the Great Plains region of the United States, is a state often associated with prairies and rolling hills. That said, what many don't know is that there is a desert located in the northeastern part of the state, known as the "Little Gobi Desert". This desert, along…