And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

The Sonoran Desert is a world like no other—an expansive, living landscape where rugged mountains, gigantic cacti, and an astonishing diversity of life create an ecosystem of wonder. Covering more ...

This rugged scenic drive takes you through gold-mining country from desert to mountaintop. There you'll find great burgers, fudge - and a yacht club.