Big Bend v. Guadalupe Mountains: Help me not die out in the deserts of West Texas in August! (Part Two In a Series) [more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy on Jun 16, 2010 - 19 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

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

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