Mauritania is a country in northwest Africa, and much of its territory is covered by the Sahara Desert, which has been expanding over the past couple of decades due to several factors, including prolonged drought and overgrazing by livestock. Approximately three-fourths of Mauritania is a desert or semidesert, with nothing…
Street-legal vehicles are more than just cars. They encompass a range of vehicles that meet specific requirements for use on public roads. Learn about these requirements, and how off-road vehicles can be modified to become street legal.
Formerly known as "Nappanerica", the Big Red sand dune is the largest and most famous dune in Queensland's Simpson Desert, located 33kms west of Birdsville. Big Red is a truly unique and spectacular place, and is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the Australian Outback. The area is a place of…
The landlocked region of Gauteng in South Africa does not have any coastal dunes, but it is still possible to practice sand surfing at Mount Mayhem mine dumps, located in Boksburg about half a hour drive from Johannesburg and just outside of Benoni. Mount Mayhem Sandboarding. Sandboarding at Mt. Mayhem…
The Teddy Bear Cholla is a deceptive cactus with soft-looking spines that are as sharp as glass and barbed like fishhooks, posing a serious threat to anyone who encounters it.
The Taklamakan Desert, known as the "Place of No Return," is treacherous due to extreme temperatures, shifting sand dunes, minimal vegetation, and deadly sandstorms.
The Honoraria Program, integral to the Burning Man Project, has increased its annual budget to $1.3M, enabling more proposed project budgets to be funded.
Desert hiking is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding experiences you can have, and which everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. In fact, a hiking trip to the desert presents many logistical and organizational challenges regarding hydration, protection from sunlight, and dealing with extreme temperature changes…
Deserts are by definition inhospitable environments with little to no vegetation, but there are actually quite a few species of plants that adapted to live in these arid conditions, and there are several types of wildflowers that grow in the desert. The adaptations of these desert plants make it so…
The largest desert in Asia is the Arabian Desert, covering a vast area of 2,330,000 square kilometers. This expansive desert, situated in Western Asia, extends across countries like Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and more.