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August. 11th – 13th, 2011 Bullhead City Community Park to Rotary Park Float down the Colorado River with a about 15,000 pirates! The annual River Regatta is a great way to celebrate the heat of summer by plunging into the cool blue waters of the Colorado River. The Bullhead City River Regatta takes the participating [...]
Search and Rescue Missions With Happy Endings A forum on DesertUSA.com Originally posted on the DesertUSA Forums by sardude on Aug. 02, 2011. With the summer temps upon us, Pinal County SAR has been reasonably quiet. We have had some days with the heat index approaching 120 degrees. Sunday June 26, callout 2030. 28 year [...]
Galleta Meadows Estates Borrego Springs, CA A new serpent has risen from the dry, hot sand in Borrego Springs, CA. It’s head rears up towards the sky in a graceful depiction of a serpent in motion. The 350-foot serpent is the newest edition to a garden of 129 metal sculptures that are placed in Galleta [...]
Desert Wake Announces Launch of Cable Wake Systems and Boat Lake Hourly Rentals Mecca, CA July 28, 2011 Desert Wake is pleased to announce the opening of two 2-tower cable wake systems beginning Saturday, July 30, 2011. In addition, a second lake on the property is now open as a dedicated boat lake for wakeboarding and [...]
Links to Salton Sea information and points of interest on DesertUSA.com Salton Sea State Recreation Area Bird Watching at the Salton Sea Wildlife Refuge Salton Sea Video Articles & Blogs Road Trip #12: From Salton Sea to Salvation Mountain and Slab City. Part 1: Salton Sea Part 2: Salvation Mountain Part 3: Slab City Day [...]
Killer Bees: Africanized Honey Bees Health and Medical Disclaimer Common Questions: How can I avoid an encounter with unfriendly Africanized honey bees? How can I reduce the chance Africanized honey bees will attack me if they are around me? How can I escape an attack if I am attacked by Africanized honey bees? Facts about [...]
Enjoy the health benefits of Prickly Pears Researchers from the University of Arizona and two Chinese Universities conducted a study that showed anti-cancer effects in certain types of cancer. The Prickly Pear Cactus extracts inhibited the growth of cancer cells in Ovarian Cancer, Cervical Cancer and Bladder Cancer. Prickly Pear Fruit can be eaten raw, [...]
Grapevine Canyon Petroglyphs at Spirit Mountain Laughlin, NV – April 21st, 2011 If you’re looking for an inexpensive weekend get-away, consider Laughlin, NV. There’s something for everyone in Laughlin. Located along the Colorado River, Laughlin offers all types of water activities including camping, boating, jet skiing, fishing, etc. The casinos that line the river offer [...]
Wildflower Hike at Whitewater Preserve April 14th, 2011 Mid to late April is a great time to hike in the Whitewater Preserve. The elevation of the canyon is higher than Palm Springs, so the wildlflowers bloom a few weeks later and the temperature is a little cooler. After hiking many of the desert canyons Whitewater [...]
Wildflower Reports Overview www.DesertUSA.com April 11, 2011 – The forecast is good for the desert and it is getting warm. The blooms are slowing down on the lower valleys. Cool weather and rain along the coast last week may extend the wildflower season in some area. Updated reports below. Desert Wildflower 2011 Season Updates [...]
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