Deserts

Were at Dante's View... SO amazing. Made me think of how must have been when the earth were young...

I spent a day at Death Valley. Definitely not enough time to see all I wanted to see. It is truly an amazing place to visit. I will definitely visit again.

Excellent park Artists drive is a must do! Stayed at Stovepipe wells in the park. Great place

One of the most beautiful places on this great earth !!!

Heading there in April. Any tips on the tour guides?

Best time of year is in the spring, do your research on the tour guide. Lower canyon is less crowded.

This area is hiked by permit only through the BLM

Special permit are required to hike to The Wave (just ten are issued for each day). Permits ($5 per person) can be obtained in advance (http://www.blm.gov/az/st/en/arolrsmain/paria/coyote_buttes/permits.html)

This place is in an "out of the way" location, but well worth the drive. The scenery is out of this world, just like being in a western movie

If you are on your way to Carslad Caverns via Las Cruces, you must stop and see White Sands. It is just an amazing place. The sand is as white as snow, and it goes on for miles and miles

Came upon this park on our way to Mt. Rushmore. So glad it was on our way. SO worth the stop. Don't miss it!

This was truly amazing! Especially for the kids....they were allowed to hike anywhere they wanted. Most places ask you to stay on the path so it was fun for them to run around and explore!!

We visisted in mid July, arriving from the east and were amazed at how the view changed along the interstate. You could see the badlands on the horizon. The Loop is a great scenic drive around the Badlands and there are a lot of stops where you can pull off and walk around short trails or long trails to take pictures. I would totally recommend the Badlands to ANYONE. This is one stop you can't miss and if you do, you're missing out!

This is my favorite of the parks in this particular area. There is no other place like it. I can actually say I had a "spiritual" moment here. It will always be a special place for me.

Been there in all seasons... beautiful and awe-inspring every season! Sunsets unbelievably lovely. In winter amazing with contrast of snow and red formations! Would have loved to hike down on the floor but cannot with knee problems. Nevertheless I will go again and again... just to LOOK at the majesty of it all.

Bryce Canyon National Park has beautiful views and short to moderate hikes. Small park, can be done in 1-3 days. Great day hikes - Fairyland Loop Peekaboo Loop

All the parks in this area of the states are equally beautiful in there own majesty. I trully wonderful place.

Oh, SO, beautiful and so inspiring!

colorado river did a great job creating this park!

As all parks in this area, beautiful!

Lovew the contrasts of the landscape! And the size of it all... A feast for the eyes and soul...

beautiful setting

Was here briefly. The contrast of the desert is so different, but amazing.

Looks amazing. Would love to go there someday!

So amazing seeing the petrified trees! somehow makes you feel so small and insignificant!

Been there when I was a kid, but would like to take my husband!

the painted desert was beautiful and it was amazing the see trees as old as millions of years old

Head over to the Arizona Sonora National Desert Museum first for a couple hours to get a better understanding of what's going to be around you, then come here to wander the trails, take pictures of giant cacti, and watch the sunset. If you're in Tucson, these two stops are must-dos.

the Saguaro cacti remind you of people from a distance. It's a hot desert with snakes and scorpins crawling around

This is an awesome stop for a family trip. Nice place for a family hikes, lots of wildlife and interesting sights to see. We love North Dakota for this and stayed at a campground in Dickinson instead of driving right through. Worth the trip!

This is a great park especially if you love the desert and Rick formations. I would stay in the northwest of the park - the south does not have a lot to see if your short on time.

Have seen the trees so many times, driving from Utah to California. JUST LOVE THEM! They somehow seem more than trees... almost human. Love the dessert!

These trees are a one of kind! The park has a great view point of the San Andreas Fault and it has a variety of Cactus, including the Cholla cactus garden!

Connect yourself to the land by hiking the trails to the base of each natural bridge, or take the Loop Trail to view all three bridges.

The Colorado National Monument sits on a large area of "High Desert" in Western Colorado. Summer temperatures are usually very hot, while winter temperatures can be generally cold at night. It does snow, but the snow usually melts very quickly in the dry and sunny climate of Colorado. Rainfall is scarce, and although the yearly precipitation averages are just above 10 inches, the exceedingly high evaporation rate classifies this area as desert land.

What an amazing and varied landscape! When we reached the Joshua tree area and got out to take pictures were were amazed at the beauty and silence that surrounded us

If you're in the area, I would not miss this park. There's nothing like mixing history and beauty

You should get closer than the road to see and experience the beauty of the Cliffs. Hike in and experience all of the colors close up!