What is appropriate fashion in fall and winter when in a warm or desert climate? [more inside]
posted by pointystick on Oct 20, 2009 - 8 answers

seeking oasis: roadtrip from phx to la - looking for good camping with natural water in between the two cities. mid-desert hot springs or cliff diving or swimming holes? [more inside]
posted by babsomatica on Jun 24, 2009 - 8 answers

What information, advice and personal accounts can you give me regarding a hike into the Keet Seal site in the Navajo National Monument? [more inside]
posted by Science! on May 30, 2009 - 0 answers

I am looking to be doing a charity trek across the Sahara desert in support of MacMillan Cancer Support next year and have several questions for the hive mind before I go ahead. [more inside]
posted by longbaugh on May 22, 2009 - 3 answers

What's the bible verse that tells how to make ice in the desert? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog on Apr 28, 2009 - 16 answers

Solo tent-less camping - safety tips? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Feb 23, 2009 - 19 answers

What point-and-shoot type cameras would be good for a deployed Marine in Iraq? [more inside]
posted by toomuchpete on Feb 15, 2009 - 17 answers

Desert Dwelling Dog Owners: any tips for a puppy used to relieving himself on nice, cool, North Dakota grass? [more inside]
posted by whiskey point 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 by backseatpilot 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 by tyrantkitty 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 by netbros 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 by Dr. Send on May 26, 2008 - 7 answers

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

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

A big problem and a small problem with my home made ice cream ... [more inside]
posted by Mutant 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 by odasaku on Dec 20, 2007 - 13 answers

How can I increase humidity in my house? [more inside]
posted by actionpact 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 by aftermarketradio 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 by willnot on Feb 22, 2007 - 15 answers

Looking for recommendations for spa/lodging in Palm Springs or Desert Hot Springs. [more inside]
posted by scody 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 by bookish on Dec 3, 2006 - 7 answers

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

Where online can I get Clarks shoes in (or delivered to) Australia? [more inside]
posted by backOfYourMind 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 by pissfactory 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 by ykjay on Jan 12, 2006 - 1 answer

Exercising in the extreme heat... Bad idea? [more inside]
posted by ph00dz on Jul 15, 2005 - 16 answers

Creme Brulee: Any metachefs out there? How can I get the brulee to be properly bruleed? [MI] [more inside]
posted by dazed_one on Jan 1, 2005 - 17 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.] [more inside]
posted by Skot on Sep 29, 2004 - 14 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 by adrober on Apr 7, 2004 - 14 answers