DesertUSA's purpose is to provide a tool for discovery - a publication that entertains, educates and explores with our readers, the beauty, life and culture of the North American deserts. Visitors come to DesertUSA's Web site every month to read articles, participate in the Desert Talk message board, shop in The Trading Post, and explore the desert with their desktop computers.
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Featured Articles
Fishing On The Colorado River - The thin light of morning nurtures optimists as they head out to fish the mighty Colorado River. Many anglers have a "big one" fixed firmly in mind. A largemouth bass, maybe, or a rainbow trout. Channel catfish, black crappie, walleye and striped bass are all popular catches. More . . .
Geocaching - Treasure Hunting In The 21st Century - A hike through the desert to find a container, or “cache,” holding a pocketknife, a flag, trinkets and some change may not sound like a fun outing, but the activity is, nonetheless, becoming increasingly popular. Geocaching (pronounced “geocashing”) is an activity that resembles a modern day treasure hunt. More . . .
Water, Water . . . Nowhere - Warning! In this story, you will find nothing about the magnificence of our Southwestern desert sunsets. Nothing about the splendor of our mountain ranges. Nothing about the extravagance of spring wildflower blooms. Nothing about the uncanny adaptability of desert basin wildlife and plants; the unfolding story of the prehistoric peoples and their long-abandoned communities; the fascination of frontier tales; the grand adventures of the Argonauts; the intriguing explanations for ancient More . . .
Ocotillo Wells, CA - California State Parks has recently opened over 80,000 acres of magnificent desert for off-road exploration and recreation within the boundaries portrayed on this map. Outside the boundaries, to the south and east, large tracts of BLM land are also open to off-highway vehicles. The western boundary and part of the northern boundary connect with the half-million acre Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, which is closed to off-road recreation, but open to exploration by highway-legal vehicles along established primitive roads. More . . .
February: Wildflowers will start to bloom in some areas. Check our wildflower updates for the latest information. If you have an iPod that displays color photos or videos, DesertUSA has pictures for you to download that will help you identify wildflowers in the field.
Pancho Villa Raids Columbus - Jack Thomas, deputy sheriff, and other officials sensed “something in the air,” said Bill Rakocy, Villa Raids Columbus, N. Mex. Mar. 9, 1916. “They had noticed strange Mexicans in town—many ‘friendly Mexicans’ became silent and some left town.” Juan Favela, a local ranch foreman, complained that “the air was bad.” More . . .
Tucson Mineral Shows - The colossal Tucson Mineral Show is by far the largest gem and mineral show on earth. It is not a single show or held at a single location. The Tucson Show consists of dozens of major independent shows held at various locations throughout the city. More...
 State and National Park DVDs - It is that time of year when we plan our Spring and Summer vacations to the great parks of the American Southwest. 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.
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