Month: January 2023

Deserts and the Deserted

The Mojave Desert lies east of the Sierra Mountains stretching from California into Nevada, Arizona and Utah. It is the driest of the North American deserts and home to several unique plant species including the Joshua Tree. Human history dating back 10,000 years is evidenced in the valleys, basins, canyons and mountains of the landscape. … Continue reading Deserts and the Deserted →

Death Valley National Park

Lowest, Hottest, Driest Death Valley National Park is the largest National Park in the continental U.S. at 3.4 million acres. The valley floor lies at 282 feet below sea level and is the lowest point in North America. It holds the record high temperature at 134 degrees F on July 10th, 1913 with summer averages … Continue reading Death Valley National Park →