Rugged desert scenery; good hiking, biking and birding; a scenic drive; and spring wildflowers draw visitors to southwestern Arizona. Why go: This is the northernmost territory of the organ pipe ...

If you’re looking to escape the usual forest trails and lakes in Oregon, the state’s desert parks offer a different kind of adventure. These spots are quieter and less crowded, giving you space to ...

A long line of camels walk in the Badain Jara Desert in North China at dawn. The photo was taken in 2012. [Photo by Zuo Zhulin/photoint.net] The vast expanses of deserts tend to inspire imaginations ...