The Desert

The almost 16,000-acre Middle Knob area is a largely unspoiled landscape in the West Mojave Desert – despite its close proximity to highways and open play areas for off-highway vehicles.…

The over 5,000-acre Mayan Peak area is a unique and largely unspoiled desert oasis characterized by spectacular mountains, foothills, and valleys, dense Joshua tree forests, and pinyon pines. The area…

The 7,323-foot Kingston Range rises high above three low desert valleys: Mesquite, Shadow, and Silurian. The proposed wilderness additions would extend protection to the lower slopes of the Kingston Range…

These remnant parcels of land are contiguous or immediately adjacent to the boundary of Joshua Tree National Park, making park service management the logical lands policy. The topography of these…

Located near the Colorado River, the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge to the east and the Chocolate Mountain Range to the west, the Indian Pass additions and adjacent Buzzard’s Peak wilderness…

The last thing you think about in a desert place is water, but the lucky visitor can often find a refreshing natural “bathtub” filled with fresh water at the foot…

These beautiful, rugged mesas reach heights of 4,500 to 5,000 feet. From a distance, the picturesque Black Hills appear “painted” due to black rocks that form streaked lines along the…

In addition to the El Paso Mountains Wilderness area, BLM manages over 7,000 acres of wilderness-quality lands within the El Paso Mountain range. These wild lands provide important habitat and…

On the extreme southern boundary of Death Valley National Park, there is a narrow strip of land between the Park and Fort Irwin, known as the “Bowling Alley”. This remote…

The ‘Axe Head’ triangle-shaped area in extreme southern Death Valley National Park consists of low hills, desert washes, and prime habitat for the threatened desert tortoise. In addition to excellent…