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Climbing
Mt. Whitney -
Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states, rises like the phoenix
from the western rim of the Great Basin Desert of California. At an elevation
of 14, 495 feet, Whitney looms high above Death Valley, the lowest point in North
America at 262 feet below sea level, less than 100 miles to the east. More...
Rocky
Redoubt - Fort Piute
- Whether establishing a “presence”, in order
to protect travelers from hostile Indians, or using its thousands of square miles
for the training of its personnel, the U.S. military has been connected with
the California desert for nearly two centuries. Even today, traces of these installations
remain. One such place is Fort Piute, which is located on the Mojave Rd., roughly
40 miles north east of Needles, CA.... More...
New
Mexico’s Triple Hitter - Silver City - Rand
McNally’s 2010 Road Atlas highlights Silver City, New Mexico, as one of
the five “Best of the Road” destinations in America. Surrounded by
scenic desert and rugged mountains and with a history that dates back 2,000 years,
Silver City offers a triple-hitter for cultural and natural attractions. More...
Shutterbug
101: Picture Perfect Vacations - It’s the height
of summer! And what does that mean? Summer vacations of course. You have planned
the perfect vacation - to the mountains, the beach or even a foreign country.
Your bags are packed, the car is stuffed with kids and toys and you are ready
to go. Wait, do you have your camera? More...
Shutterbug 101: Terrifying Words, Manual Mode - What’s
with this manual mode stuff when we have a camera that does perfectly good auto?
There are times when you are going to want to override your camera’s settings
for shutter speed and aperture - and they are directly related to each other. More...
Get
the latest Colorado River Information - The rivers feeding Lake
Powell are below average, but the lake starts to rise at this time of year. Lake
levels are changing as the water flow down the Colorado river to Mexico through
the dams and lakes. More...
DesertRoadTrippin'
- Photograph and View Wolves in Julian, CA - The
summer is a good time to take short day trips or weekend trips to nearby areas
to get out of the heat. One nearby location is Julian, CA. Many of you have probably
been to Julian before. Julian is well known for their fresh apple pies, antique
shops and nearby wilderness areas. Hikers, campers, mountain bikers and shoppers
flock to Julian every year to enjoy the outdoors and to taste the many flavors
of a small mountain town. More...
Trip
of the Month - Albuquerque - Albuquerque
lies in the Chihuahuan Desert at the crossroads of central New Mexico, where
Interstate 40 intersects Interstate 25. This, the largest city in New Mexico,
lies on a plain along the banks of the Rio Grande River at the base of the Sandia
Mountains to the east. Albuquerque represents a synergy of Native American, Hispanic
and Anglo cultures where traditional and modern cultures coexist. More...
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 Pepper
Patch Jelly - Four 5oz jars of jelly: Green
Chile Pepper Jelly: The mild chili flavor achieved by combining several
hand-picked peppers yields a wonderful flavor compliment to poultry, meat and
fish dishes. Red
Chile Pepper Jelly: The medium heat is obtained by using just the right
combinations of red sweet pimento peppers and red chilies to enhance any meat,
poultry, or pork dish. It is also superb as a dip with cream cheese. Jalapeno
Jelly: A combination
of red chilies as well as three other types of chili peppers renders a heat level
that awakens the taste buds and transforms an ordinary dish into a delectably
spicy memory. Habanero Jelly: An eye opener and throat warmer,
this hot jelly is for the connoisseur of deliciously hot preserves!
Dinosaur
Skeleton - Junior Archaeologist Dinosaur Kit
Children
now have the chance to dig up their own dinosaur skeletions! Using the wood chisel
and brush provided in the kit, the soft clay like material is removed revealing
a dinosaur skeleton. Great fun for the kids. 8 different skeletons to choose
from: Tyrannosaurus, Deinonychus, Stegosaurus, Stegoceras, Spinosaurus, Triceratops,
Seismosaurus, or Dromaeosaurus.
 Visual
Encyclopedia of Space DVD - A Visual Feast of Space History
This action-packed program is guaranteed to be the best, most complete Space
DVD available. Fully narrated, it is a virtual encyclopedia featuring nearly
everything imaginable on space in the last 50 years. Planets, Deep Space, Manned
Space Missions, UFOs, Space Shuttle – over 60 subjects.
BONUS DVD - This special edition includes a bonus DVD – Apollo
13: The Historical Film from NASA – No Hollywood actors here – this
is the
real men and the real story! Watch and listen as the astronauts
and Mission Control play out a true-life drama! |
| NEW
PLANTS! |
Live
Giant Saguaro!!!
They are back in stock after 2 years.
Live Giant Saguaro
The saguaro is 2 to 3 inches high and about 2 inches wide. Come with pot and
dirt. Just add 1 tablespoon of water every month.
Description of Giant Saguaro
The magnificent Saguaro Cactus, the state flower of Arizona,
is composed of a tall, thick, fluted, columnar stem, 18 to 24 inches in diameter,
often with several large branches (arms) curving upward in the most distinctive
conformation of all Southwestern cacti.
The Saguaro often begins life in the shelter of a "nurse" tree
or shrub which can provide a shaded, moister habitat for the germination of life.
The Saguaro grows very slowly -- perhaps an inch a year -- but to a great height,
15 to 50 feet. The largest plants, with more than 5 arms, are estimated to be
200 years old. An average old Saguaro would have 5 arms and be about 30 feet
tall. |
| PRICKLY
PEAR LEMONADE IS GREAT FOR SUMMER! |
 Try
a Prickly
Pear Margarita made with Prickly Pear Cactus syrup. The syrup also
makes exceptionally flavorful Wine Coolers, Spritzers, and Prickly Pear Lemonade.
The Syrup comes in 7 oz.,12 oz., 23 oz. and 1 gallon containers. At
just $14.95, the 23 oz size is a great economical bargain! Click
Here for more information.
Enjoy Prickly
Pear Cactus, Mesquite Bean and Margarita jelly candies - Half pound
box featuring three mouth-watering candy selections. Tantalize your tastebuds
with flavors of the southwest from the fruits of the desert.
Desert Blush Lemonade (Makes 1/2 Gallon)
16 oz. Lemon Juice
3/4 Cup sugar
1/4 Cup Prickly Pear Cactus Syrup
48 oz. Water
Directions: Pour over ice or blend in a blender. |
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 SONOMA LAVENDER PRODUCTS.
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Lavender Spa Booties
Overworked, cold feet are soothed while you improve your circulation.
Just pop in the microwave for aromatic, moist heat. Lovingly hand stuffed and
finished in Sonoma, California. Made in the USA! Just $26.95!
Heated Neck Roll - Dot/Plush
The Ultimate comfort. Cushy pillows you can heat or chill for muscle-soothing
relief while the scent of lavender relaxes. Lovingly hand stuffed and finished
in Sonoma, California. Made in the USA! Just $26.95!
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BOOKENDS |
  Agate
Bookends -
Beautiful, unique bookends of Brazilian Agate, in a wide range of colors from
brilliant magenta to aquamarine and topaz colorings. Average size: 5" Tall
X 8" Wide X 3" Deep but sizes vary. Hurry! Each one is different and
they go fast!
Click here to take a look.
NOW!
Free Keychain with Purchase of Any Agate Bookends
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| DESERT
SURVIVAL BOOK AND OUTDOOR GIZMOS 2-PACK |
 Fascinated
with the desert and explorer programs? This fascinating and educational
book set is 18.95 -
great for budding scientists and explorers!
Desert Survival Handbook - Survival situations can and do happen to average people,
as well as adventurous explorers. You'll have the capacity to handle these situations
if you know and follow the fundamental principles of survival.
Outdoor Gizmos -Did you know that a few rocks, some sticks,
a shoelace or two, a wrist watch, a dollar bill, and a drinking straw are all
you need to make surprisingly accurate sun-powered and star-powered gizmos? It's
a fact: In minutes you can construct a stick and rock sundial or compass, assemble
a Sky-high Scope (included) that can measure the height of a tree or determine
where you are on the planet, or figure out how long until the sun sets using
nothing more than your hands. Click here to read more... |
| FOR
THE OLDER DOG... |
Joint
Supplement - Do you have an older dog or a dog with arthritis or
joint problems? Check out Nimble, a glucosamine
product for dogs, that could help return them to pain-free movement. Click
here for more information or to buy.
| SCENTSUAL
ITEMS
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 The
rare and delicious scent of Desert
Queen fragrance
captures the scent of the Night-Blooming Cereus - 1.7oz
Eau de Parfum Spray only $38.95.
Bath
and shower gel only $16.95 cleans
and moisturizes the skin with a special blend of mild cleansers, vitamins and
botanical extracts, including aloe. Gift
Trio at $64.95 includes
.7oz Eau de Parfum Spray, 8oz. Hand & Body Lotion and 8oz. Bath & Shower
Gel plus attractive gift bag!
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State and National
Park DVDs -
DesertUSA has an extensive selection of park
DVDs including: Arches, Big Bend, Monument Valley, Death Valley, The Grand Canyon,
Carlsbad Caverns, Zion, Yellowstone, Red Rock Canyon and many more. Click
here to browse our park DVDs.
2 Anza Borrego DVDs
Ghost Mountain DVD the story of Marshal South and his family's adventure of living on Ghost Mountain in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. To preview the DVD in Flash Click Here.
Anza
Borrego Seasons
in the Desert. This stunning DVD
covers the various regions of the park, as well as indigenous flora and fauna.
Joshua
Tree NP DVD This
is THE tool you need to plan a trip to Joshua Tree National Park.
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