Get away from it all and enjoy easy hikes, nature, and history in an unexpected place: the Desert National Wildlife Refuge ...

Discover the Mojave Desert's location, unique climate, fascinating geology, and iconic Joshua trees. Explore facts about North America's lowest and hottest point, Death Valley.

2. A desert tortoise hatchling at the Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site, where vulnerable tortoises are raised inside the vast Marine Corps base. 3.