
Deserts
Deserts
Our Upper River trip offers several options to choose from including an opportunity to tour the Hoover Dam, hiking slot canyons, visiting real petroglyphs, and even soaking in a naturally occurring hot spring.
Our Lower River trip explores a lush riparian environment filled with birds and wildlife spanning two national wildlife refuges. Learn canoeing and arid land camping strategies, study southwestern water history, and see firsthand where water comes from in the southwest
Explore the nation's largest State Park, perfect for novice campers and desert oasis studies. Enjoy the abundant animal life, mosaic of cactus covered desert and spring wildflowers, while learning about its rich and varied human history.
Explore an almost otherworldly desert landscape just outside LA. With abundant hiking and rock climbing opportunities, Joshua Tree National Park is an ideal outdoor education site.