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In the Desert!
Day Trips in the desert. Trips to 5 states in the desert Southwest and trips to Mexico. Google maps and Garmin GPS topo tracks included for most trips. New trips being added all the time!.
Map your trip if you plan to travel in the desert. The best sources for the latest maps and info. to be found anywhere. We're always updating this section of the site. Want a map for your next trip? Here it is.
Plants Animals Birds - extensive lists including trees, cactus, flowers, snakes, lizards, rodents, and insects in the desert. Large list of birds found in the desert. Scientific names included for all species of animals found here. New species being listed all the time.
Desert Photography will play an important role in your enjoyment and memories. Many diversified topics to chose from. Want to learn the basics of photography - learn to get the most out of your camera? Software reviews included..
Safety in the desert is a real concern. Items you need to take to survive, plus what to be aware of. Real life stories of what can happen. Dehydration and drowning are real threats.
Gold
is where you find it! Everyone wants to find that lost Spanish treasure in the desert! Did you know that a lot of prospectors are still finding gold in the desert. Treasure tales --
Local Happenings is the newest update to the site. Car Shows, Air Shows, Festivals, Races, Poker Runs, and more!
Events
-- Events in the desert to keep you up to date with the latest events that are happening all the time in the desert! Updated continually by Linda Gilmore.
Life in the Desert
-- What is the desert really like? Where is the desert Southwest? What about water in the desert, and more.New Map.
Weather Page
will give you a different view of the weather conditions all over the Southwest. See what to expect before you leave home. New map layout for the Southwest.
City Profiles
Statistics for all the major cities and towns in the desert Southwest in 5 states. Locations of hospitals, gas stations, and motels, plus more on the inter-active Maps.
Soldier's Gold is a true story that is relatively unknown. This section of the stie has been updated to include new maps and information. The seaerch for this treasure is still on going.
1895 Winchester Rifles are hidden in a cave on the Eastern side of the Tinajas Altas Mountains. Crates of them worth a fortune? You bet. Why haven't they been found? Read this article, maybe you'll be the one to find them.
Plants / Animals / Birds - Animals includes; Mammals / Snakes / Tortoise / Lizards / Rodents and Insects. If you find one of these in the desert and you need an ID. Just click the
START HERE
link. on the pages linked above.
Oriflamme Canyon
- Dave Taylor takes us on a real life trip to the sourthern reaches of Calfornia's desert to go camping with friends and family. What could possibly happen? Read more.......
Greatest Underground River - A lot of evidence points to this being a true Argosy tale. But is it? Study the evidence and decide for yourself.
Events Page
-- All updated monthly. See whats going on in your neck of the desert! The best list of events you'll find anywhere on the web!
Giants
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In the desert southwest. Is there any truth to the tales and folklore that surround these amazing stories?Join us on our research journey to find out more ---
Black Point - Latest update! New photos of the inside of the under-
ground room. See what we found on this latest trip.
The Desert has a lot to offer!
What's New
here at in-the-desert. We're always adding and updating the site with news, articles, and information!
"This should be your first stop"
New topo maps - Now you can have the topography detail of USGS maps on your computer and GPS unit. Best part, they're free. We've outlined the differences and provided links to the site.
6 maps are now available.
You really shouldn't miss this
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Video - Almost all the new digital cameras have video capability. Most also have HD capability. How many have you watched? Are they interesting, or could they be improved? Jerky, zooming to much, or panning too fast? Need good software? Tips to help!
Map Symbols - Ever wonder what some of them meant? Examples, graphics and explanations. This just made map reading a lot easier.
Pine Park - This state park is not well known and is out of the way. But the scenery is outstanding and there is a really nice campground.
Snakes - Thanks to Yvonne Baur for a photo of a Grand Canyon Rattlesnake and info supplied by Martin Feldner.
Colorado City - Take a trip with us from the Arizona Strip and the area behind Colorado City over into Utah and the Coral Pink Sand Dunes, then on to Zion and the long tunnel on Zion Park Blvd. through the mountain.
Road Signs
-- We've added 2 new road signs on Page 1 & 2. the one was sent to us by a regular on the site. Now if you have any to share? The weirder the better, or maybe just unusual.
Corel Advantage - Several versions later and this still holds true. See the program in action and see how easy it is to correctly edit images. Video included.
You came to the right place --
now see where you're going next!
Air Down - Do not miss this. This will help give you a comfortable ride on those terrible wash board gravel roads. And it gives you more traction too. Is this necessary? Do you need this? More......
Panaca - Forgotten Kilns, Hot Springs (with a nice swimming area), Condor Canyon (beautiful scenery) and a real treat, wild horses in 2 groups.
Lizard - Tortoise - NEW enlargements for better ID's, more detail. Lizards have new pages added with more info on Iguanas and Chuckwalla lizards.
The Gap - Next to an area well known for all the petroglyphs, yet this canyon is seldom visited. Also a great example of a alluvial fan can be found here. So what is an alluvial fan?
New Section - 7 new sub-sections on the different aspects of geology in the desert. Information, photos and videos. See what might interest you.
Memorial Day - BBQ and Open House at the Dixie 4 Wheel Drive shop in St. George, Utah. Jeeps and more Jeeps. Don't miss this if you like Jeeps.
Insects
- New insect listed, You've probably never seen one, but the Rhino Beetle is the largest bug in North America. Thanks to Jc Amberlyn we have a photo of one she spotted in Prescott, AZ. Good catch Jc!
Pentax K-500 - A really nice D-SLR camera with 2 lenses for less then $600. A great camera for in the desert photos.
Maps - Want to share a topo with your friends or club. Show off a trip or a camping site. Give the map capture more depth? Here's how, it's easy.
Martin van Hemert - is our newest "Featured Photographer" and with good reason. He does Spherical Panoramas that make you feel like you are right there. Utah scenery comes to life..
Mine site - One of the best preserved mine sites in Arizona, Old cabins are still intact and the mines are still there. See the warning sign on this page! Nice trip.
Birds - 10 new listings just added, raptors, common birds and waterfowl. Courtesy of Paula Kerr.
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Snakes - 11 new photos added and 8 new species added with enlargements. Thanks to Martin Feldner and Bryan D. Hughes for the additions.
Chipmunk - Thanks to one of our regular visitors, Gail, we now have a new rodent listing, the Colorado Chipmunk -enlargements..
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will be listed HERE
Products - New products, and links to suppliers where you can find a great product and great prices. OEM Toyota parts at great prices also.
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