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The wildflower season has arrived.
Cacti and flowers can be seen in full bloom along desert roads and in scenic locations throughout the southwest. Follow the progress of the season as DesertUSA continues to publish reports of sightings in Southern California and Southern Arizona. Wildflower Updates Let us know what wildflowers you have seen when you visit the desert. If you have wildflower reports or pictures you would like to share, please send them to -- Jim@Desertusa.com (Please include dates and locations with your pictures).
The Last Voyage Of The Content - While roaming the shores of Nevada’s Pyramid Lake three summers ago, I unexpectedly came upon the battered hull of a wooden sailboat. By the looks of her, the desert sands had been blowing in and out of her splintered keel for a long time. While I knelt to examine her more closely, a shadow fell across her foredeck. Startled, I looked up, into the face of an old Paiute. More... A look at one of the lost ships of the desert
Butterflies - Now that winter is but a cold blast from the past here in southern New
Mexico, thoughts gladly turn to the flowers of spring; swarms of hummingbirds, robins and other migrating birds; and the delightful prospect of butterflies lighting up the landscape. Of the state’s 300 plus species (New Mexico is ranked third in the nation for butterfly populations), about 160 can be found in the southern region. More ...
Hiking in Anza Borrego Desert State Park - Hundreds of miles of hiking and biking trails exist in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and the surrounding regions. The Pacific Crest Trail passes in and out of the park several times, providing 50 miles of adventuresome hiking. The California Riding and Hiking Trail (25 miles) passes through the park and is accessible from a few locations. Many shorter trails for a one-day or shorter exploration are available. More...
Rattlesnakes - Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the desert, but it can also be a time for caution. Rattlesnakes lie dormant during the cold fall and winter months and awaken from hibernation in the warm months of March and April. More...
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