North American Deserts

A cairn found in Cohab Canyon, Capitol Reef National Park.

Frank and Anne's Canyon Country Hiking and Camping Notebook.

Campsite

This page contains basic information on the four North American Deserts. At this time these are outside links, so we cannot vouch for the content of these sites.

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Overview

The desert is a fragile environment. Deserts may seem more resilient than forest areas, but that is not true. Due to the scarcity of water, vegetation, and organic soils, these arid lands are particularly susceptible to physical damage from recreational use.

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Books and Resources

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Related Sites

Cacti Guide
Catalogs the different spcies in the family cactaceae.

Caves of the North American Deserts
DesertUSA site.

Chihuahuan Desert Research Institute
Promotes public awareness, appreciation, and concern for the natural diversity of the Chihuahuan Desert region.

Desert Glossary
DesertUSA site.

Desert Varnish and Lichen Crust
DesertUSA site.

DesertUSA
Exploring the Southwest.

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This page was last updated Saturday, March 22, 2008

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