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- ABC News An increasing number of people are visiting deserts to explore them, marvel at the beauty of the landscape, and experience the serenity of the environment. A recent ABC News article highlighted the trend of desert tourism, focusing on the popular destination of Joshua Tree National Park in California. The article discussed the park's offerings, such as its stunning rock formations, its unique Joshua trees, and its vast array of wildlife. It also highlighted the park's accessibility, with easy access from nearby cities like Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The article also discussed the impact of desert tourism on the environment, noting that the park is working to protect its fragile ecosystems from the influx of visitors. It also discussed the potential of the area for ecotourism, with a range of activities such as camping, hiking, and stargazing. The article concluded with a look at the ways in which desert tourism can benefit local communities, noting that it can create jobs and provide economic opportunities.
By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson It’s a long way from the arid desert habitat where a wild horse now named Smoke was born, but now Black Beauty Ranch, in Murchison, Texas, is home. The journey to our sanctuary has made all the difference for this handsome grey horse who has traveled all the areas of the sanctuary, bonding with the other mustangs. Smoke grazes peacefully watching over his friends who were once separated but are together again. No one can harm him here.
A 2-year-old boy from Arizona is safe at home today thanks to the heroic efforts of an unlikely savior—a loyal ranch dog named Buford. The toddler, Boden Allen, had wandered away from his parents’ home in the rugged northern Arizona high desert. As the sun set and temperatures dropped, the …
A cat arrived at a doorstep and started delivering kittens. Just minutes after being inside, her true self came to life. Desert SandsCoastal Bend Cat RescueIn a quiet rural town, a lone cat with fur the color of buff sand wandered up to a family's doorstep, looking for...
Read the full story from the University of California Riverside. Once thought resistant to invasion, California's deserts are losing native plants to aggressive weedy species like Saharan mustard. New research shows its spread is disrupting biodiversity and reducing the desert's ability to recover from extreme climate swings.