15 Photos That Will Change The Way You See U.S. Deserts

Overview of notable deserts in the United States with stunning photographs.

When one thinks of the desert, images of Africa’s great Sahara undoubtedly come to mind. Yet the world is covered with these arid landscapes, and the U.S. is no exception. A desert is defined as an area that receives less than 10 inches of rain annually. The effect of such harsh conditions is truly remarkable.

The following photographs offer an overview of some of the world’s most noteworthy deserts right here in America.

1. The Mojave Desert, California

2. White Sands National Monument, New Mexico

3. An aerial view of Painted Desert, Arizona

4. Guadalupe Mountains, Texas

5. Drumheller Channels, Washington

6. Craters of the Moon National Monument, Idaho

7. The Red Desert, Wyoming

8. Owyhee River, Idaho

9. Fort Rock State Park, Oregon

10. Black Rock Desert, Nevada

11. The Great Salt Lake Desert, Utah

12. Escalante Desert, Utah

13. Bisti Badlands, New Mexico

14. Scottsdale, Arizona

15. Big Bend National Park, Texas

Which American deserts have you seen? For related content, be sure to check out these 15 Stunning Photographs That Will Make You Want To Escape To The Oregon Coast Right Away.

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