Desert Dwelling Dog Owners: any tips for a puppy used to relieving himself on nice, cool, North Dakota grass? [more inside]
posted on Aug 23, 2008 - 6 answers

Vacation in Albuquerque, and I'm looking to do a few specific things... other suggested activities also welcome. [more inside]
posted on Aug 13, 2008 - 8 answers

I'm writing a book set in a location similar to Joshua Tree National Park, and I'd like recommendations on resources for learning more about the area. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 4 answers

It seems obvious, but what is the best liquid to drink to prevent dehydration in a desert environment? [more inside]
posted on Jun 19, 2008 - 24 answers

Does anyone know of a super lightweight (i.e. backpackable) solar still that could be used to purify sea water on a long trip? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2008 - 7 answers

In the terminology of armored desert warfare, what is a 'box'? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Music for the Great American Southwest? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 29 answers

A big problem and a small problem with my home made ice cream ... [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 25 answers

An Egyptian friend of mine found this rock in the West Desert of Egpyt. Can anyone tell us what it is? It's really abnormal-looking. (All of my theories involve Sun Ra and pharaonic collusion with Saturn.)
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 13 answers

How can I increase humidity in my house? [more inside]
posted on Nov 1, 2007 - 14 answers

I am trying to remember the name of a movie featuring a semi-trailer chase through a desert and a whole lot of action. [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 11 answers

Where should I go (near Los Angeles) and what should I do, to make a nice photograph of the full moon when it rises on Saturday, March 3rd? I'm thinking someplace in the desert, but I'm open to driving a bit of a ways. [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2007 - 15 answers

Looking for recommendations for spa/lodging in Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs. [more inside]
posted on Jan 2, 2007 - 4 answers

Do you know any good Brazilian desert recipes? Cookies or something similiar would be ideal-- I want something to take to Poruguese class on our last day. If you know what part of Brazil it's from, even better.
posted on Dec 3, 2006 - 7 answers

Is Desert Solipsism a real book? [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2006 - 9 answers

Where online can I get Clarks shoes in (or delivered to) Australia? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2006 - 5 answers

Emergency GPS suggestions for girlfriend who is compelled to travel alone in the desert for a week. [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2006 - 22 answers

I'd like to have some range land in a desert country, lease or own depending on the price and local laws, and I'm looking toward Morocco, Western Sahara or Mauritania. Anybody have any good sources on property in this part of the world?
posted on Jan 12, 2006 - 1 answers

Exercising in the extreme heat... Bad idea? [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2005 - 16 answers

Creme Brulee: Any metachefs out there? How can I get the brulee to be properly bruleed? [MI]
posted on Jan 1, 2005 - 18 answers

I'd like to sign my wife up for a good chocolate-of-the-month club for her upcoming birthday. However, they are legion, and I figure most of them probably suck. Any hints/recommendations/warding spells? [Yeah, step on in for more.]
posted on Sep 29, 2004 - 15 answers

I just bought a Cuisinard ice ceam maker and there are way too many recipes on the internet to wade through. So those with ice cream makers: what are your killer ice cream recipes?
posted on Apr 7, 2004 - 14 answers