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In the 1930s, barn billboards across 14 states directed travelers to this underground spectacle ... across Southeastern California, the Mojave Desert forms one of the most dramatic backdrops ...

The United States hosts an incredible diversity of wildlife across its varied landscapes, from coastal wetlands to alpine forests, desert ecosystems to prairie grasslands. Each state has its own ...

Among the millions of species that roam these lands, some animals can only be found ... on sandy ground through an arid desert landscape. Image by paulvinten via Depositphotos. The Desert Tortoise, ...

Spring is finally here in Las Vegas. Mojave Max has emerged, breaking his record for the latest emergence in the 25-year history of the Mojave Max Emergence Contest. Max, the desert tortoise ...

At 3:33 p.m. on Sunday, the NWS Hanford CA released an updated high wind warning in effect until Monday at 2 a.m. for Mojave Desert Slopes. "Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph ...

18 at 5 a.m. for Western Mojave Desert. The NWS Las Vegas NV adds to expect, “West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.” “Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs ...