Dwindling Southwest
Water Resources
- During the drought we have experienced over the past several
years across much of the desert Southwest – including southern California,
southern Nevada, southern Utah, southwestern Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico and
western Texas – our water tables have fallen, wetlands have diminished,
stream flows have dwindled and lakes have contracted. More...
Discovery
Road - Exploring Highway 58 and Detours
-“Mom, what’s that over there?” “Dad,
what’s
THAT?” “MommyDaddy, are we there yet?” Common enough questions
from the kids as you wander along Highway 58, which runs from Barstow to Santa
Margarita near the coast in San Luis Obispo County. Unlike its famous cousin
-- Highway 395 -- State Highway 58 gets very little press. But for the adventurous,
58 has its own charms. More...
Stay
Cool this Summer - Lake and River Destinations - When it starts
heating up in the desert regions it is time to find some cool destinations for
recreation and relaxation. May is the beginning of the river season and
water enthusiasts from all areas flock to the Colorado River to enjoy the cool,
blue depths of one of the largest rivers in the United States. More...
Summer
Destinations in Arizona - As the sun heats up
the desert we start looking for shade and higher elevations where the temperatures
are cooler. There are many activities in the high-desert regions where you can
escape the heat and go for a fun hike or outdoor excursion. In this article we
will outline some of the higher-elevation destinations in Arizona including the
Grand Canyon region, Sedona, Flagstaff and locations near Phoenix, Arizona. More...
The Mud
Caves of Carrizo Badlands - One of the most fascinating
points of interest in the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are the Arroyo Tapiado
Mud Caves. Arroyo Tapiado, translated from Spanish, means “walled wash.” The
Mud Caves are found along the walls of this wash canyon. One of the most extensive
mud cave systems in the world, they contain approximately 22 known caves and
9 slot canyons. More...
The Grand Canyon - Located in northern Arizona, the park is one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world, unmatched in the incomparable vistas it offers of spires, fins, pinnacles and mazes. More...
Puebloan Peoples - The Puebloan cultures emerged from nomadic Paleo Indians, hunted game and harvested wild plant foods in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico during the Ice Ages. More...
