Deserts are abundant in life forms, ranging from microscopic organisms to reptiles. The deserts are inhabited by a diverse array of creatures, including ants, mushrooms, burrowing frogs, algae, and ticks, that have adapted to the severe desert conditions in their own special ways.
The Haeundae Sand Festival returns to Busan’s Haeundae Beach this summer, kicking off beach season in South Korea. From May 19th to May 22nd, the festival will feature sand-themed sports and recreational activities, marathons, and hot sand baths. The highlight of the festival will be the intricate sand sculptures created by master sculptors from around the world.
Desert hiking is a unique and challenging experience that requires proper planning and preparation. The harsh desert environment presents many logistical and organizational challenges, such… Read More »What to Pack for Desert Hiking: Essential Gear List
Explore the Great Kobuk Sand Dunes in Alaska’s Kobuk Valley National Park. These towering dunes, formed by ancient glaciers, offer a unique and otherworldly experience with soaring heights and summer temperatures reaching over 100 degrees. Accessible by plane or car, visitors can hike or take ATV tours to discover this hidden desert.
A quality water bottle or flask is a must when desert hiking. It goes without saying that carrying plenty of water with you is an… Read More »Best Water Bottles & Flasks for Desert Hiking
Deserts have extreme temperature fluctuations due to the lack of moisture in the air. During the day, the sun heats the ground to high temperatures, and as it sets, the air above it cools, causing a rapid temperature drop. The ground’s type, humidity levels, and time of year all affect how long the desert ground stays warm.
Desert domes are a unique and innovative type of architectural structure that is designed to withstand the harsh conditions of the desert environment. These structures… Read More »Desert Domes: The Sustainable Solution for Life in the Desert
Construction has begun on the world’s largest desert renewable energy project in Inner Mongolia, China. The project, being developed by China Three Gorges Corporation and Inner Mongolia Energy Group, has an estimated cost of $11bn. The project will include wind, solar, and energy storage and is expected to become the largest renewable energy project of its kind currently underway globally. The current construction phase includes 1GW of solar capacity equipped with energy storage.
The Carberry Sandhills, also known as Spirit Sands, Carberry Desert, or Manitoba Desert, is a unique landscape located in the southwestern part of Manitoba, Canada.… Read More »Carberry Desert and Spirit Sands: A Guide to Manitoba’s Unique Sand Dunes
Mount Tempest is the highest sand dune in Australia, and one of the largest coastal sand dunes in the world, with an elevation of around… Read More »Mount Tempest, the Highest Sand dune in Australia