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in Chile, Desert, World DesertsAtacama Desert In Chile :Protection of the Tamarugal Forest
Atacama Desert In Chile :Protection of the Tamarugal Forest The endemic tamarugo tree survives in one of the world’s driest deserts, the Atacama Desert in north Chile. The tree is able to “stretch its roots to the genitalia of the earth and ultimately defeats death”, as the Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda once expressed […] More
Desert Solitaire: A Comment on Culture and Environment by Edward Abbey
Desert Solitaire: A Comment on Culture and Environment by E.Abbey For several seasons Edward Abbey worked as a ranger in what is today known as the Arches National Park in eastern Utah. While performing his duties during the summer season, Abbey lived alone in an old-fashioned caravan relatively far from the nearest permanent town of […] More
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World Heritage Sites: Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev
World Heritage Sites: Incense Route – Desert Cities in the Negev From the third century BCE the Nabatean spice trade flourished despite an inhospitable environment and an ongoing threat from the Romans who wanted the lucrative trade for themselves. Nabatean Spice Trade The desolate Negev desert route allowed passage for merchants and their precious cargos […] More
Ohio ,USA :Kalahari Indoor Water Park – Family Fun Year-Round in Sandusky, Ohio
Kalahari Indoor Water Park in Northern Ohio, USA: Family Fun Year-Round in Sandusky, Ohio Swimming, waterslides and a lazy river are just the start of attractions at Kalahari. The resort is located just a few miles south of Sandusky, Ohio, near Cedar Point, the spectacular theme park. Kalahari is on Route 250, a mile south […] More
Palm Desert: The Street Fair Shopping and Weekends at College of the Desert
Palm Desert: The Street Fair Shopping Weekends at College of the Desert Tourists gather in Palm Desert and Palm Springs, California during the winter and spring months for sunshine, golf or tennis and relaxation. A popular outdoor weekend excursion that offers shopping and a chance to purchase locally crafted art, jewelry, clothing and accessories occurs […] More
Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert: Plant Profile – A Desert Tree in the South Western United States
Joshua Tree of the Mojave Desert: A Desert Tree in the South Western Of United States The Joshua tree grows in the high elevations of the Mojave desert and is often a lone symbol in an otherwise seemingly barren landscape; it is said that this tree was named by early Mormon settlers because its shape […] More
The Sahara : Here Is What You Should Know About African desert
The Deserts of Africa : The Sahara The Sahara is the largest hot desert in the world. Only Antarctica is larger than the Sahara. The vastness of the Sahara is sometimes hard to comprehend. It is as large as Europe or the entire United States. The region is hot and dry and even though the […] More
Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona: An Incredible Swath of Diversity
Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden in Arizona Desert plants encompass an incredible swath of diversity, from the iconic giant saguaros of the American Southwest to spiky aloes and agaves to short-lived but visually stunning wildflowers. Trying to fit them all into one place would be an exercise in futility, but the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, […] More
Willows :The Growing Plant of Desert – This plant is actually a large shrub and not a willow
Willows :The Growing Plant of Desert – This plant is actually a large shrub and not a willow The desert willow (Chilopsis linearis), although not a member of the willow family, certainly looks like one. In fact, the Spanish name for the plant, mimbre, means “willow-like.” It makes a wonderful screen and provides cover for […] More
Waterpark Of Kalahari and Resort in Sandusky -The Best Amusement Parks In the World
Waterpark Of Kalahari and Resort in Sandusky -The Best Amusement Parks In the World Sandusky is already known as a vacation spot, being home to one of the biggest and best amusement parks in the world, Cedar Point. So it’s no surprise that Kalahari located its second endeavor (the original, located in Wisconsin Dells, which […] More
