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Jazeera, Somalia

Merka Red Dunes

A stark contrast between red sand dunes and the white sand beach immediately next to it can be seen along the southern Somali coast.
The Oasis Trail at the Agua Caliente Cultural Center.
Itinerary

Atlas Obscura’s Guide to Palm Springs

Bathe in the waters of a sacred hot spring, hike in a desert paradise, or take a tram straight up a mountain—Palm Springs will never stop surprising you.
Santa Fe, New Mexico

El Rancho de Las Golondrinas

Step back in time at an outdoor living history museum where New Mexico's cultural traditions come alive.
Santiago, Mexico

Santa Rita Hot Springs

Tucked away in a secluded canyon, this hidden hot spring’s thermal waters have been soothing soakers for generations.
Kozłów, Poland

Pustynia Kozłowska

How did this desert wind up in the middle of a Polish forest?
Mountain Home, Idaho

Bruneau Dunes

This Idaho state park boasts the tallest single-structured sand dune in North America.
The Malki Museum's annual Agave Roast Native Food Tasting keeps the culinary tradition alive.
deserts

The Indigenous Communities Preserving the Ancient Art of Roasting Agave

Now more famous as a distilling ingredient, agave has been a traditional food in Southern California for millennia.
Sarah Lohman August 1, 2024
Glamis, California

Algodones Dunes

This vast and otherworldly landscape is one of the largest dune complexes in North America.
Villaspesa, Spain

Rambla de Barrachina

The geomorphology of the Turia Valley could easily be mistaken for Utah or Arizona.
space exploration

Podcast: A Rogue Trip with Amir Siraj

Travel with us to the Atacama Desert in search of a unique observatory.
The Podcast Team May 22, 2024
Not many souls around here to bear witness to the incredible desert superblooms of Chile.
nature

Witness the Stunning and Ephemeral Desierto Florido

Every five to seven years, Chile's Atacama Desert shows its true colors.
Miles Griffis May 10, 2024
deserts

Why You Should Visit Turkmenistan, Land of Contrasts

An expert guide to Central Asia’s most fascinating country.
The fearsome cryptid is said to grow up to six-feet-long and spit deadly poison.
cryptozoology

Inside the Decades Long Hunt for the Mongolian Death Worm

Some say the true death worm has already been found—slithering beneath the sands of the Gobi.
Mark Hay April 30, 2024
restaurants

Where to Find Budget-Friendly Bites in Denver

Explore Denver’s vibrant food scene without breaking the bank.
Desert tortoises have seen a lot—as a species, at least. This one, Rocky, was injured and rescued by wildlife biologists.
science

Desert Tortoises Get New Homes in Backyards and Other Surprising Spaces

As their habitat dwindles, reptile relocators are springing into action to save these slow-moving icons.
Julia Sizek March 22, 2024
El Hamma Water Cooler
Hammat-al-jarid, Tunisia

El Hamma Water Cooler

Geothermal resources are cooled in this oddly-shaped structure before being used for irrigation
politics

Podcast: Moynaq

A city in Uzbekistan that was once a port is now in the middle of a desert.
The Podcast Team February 6, 2024
White Desert, Egypt
hot springs

10 Natural Wonders That Will Make You Think You're on Another Planet

Red lakes, glowing caves, and towering pinnacles—all right here on Earth.
Atlas Obscura January 18, 2024