Did you know just outside St. George sits one of Utah’s most protected desert ecosystems? Red Cliffs Desert Reserve This conservation area protects: 🌵 Native Mojave Desert plants 🐢 Threatened desert tortoise habitat 🥾 Miles of easy, family-friendly trails 🌄 Wide-open red rock views without the national park crowds 📍Red reef trail is perfect for a rest day, sunset stroll, or warm-up hike before bigger Zion adventures. This 2 mile round trip hike is known for the scenic red rock, Moki steps c

The Mojave Desert in California holds the title for being the driest desert in North America. Though it may seem dull at a first glance, the desert is rich in history, culture, and biodiversity. See how Ian Shive Photography documents the mystery, and magic, that lies within. → Discovery.com/Mojave #NatureinFocus #Mojave #NaturePhotography | Discovery

Scientists have been mystified by a very unconventional looking grid in the middle of the Mojave desert... Find out more on a new episode of #WhatonEarth TONIGHT at 10p ET. | Science Channel