"I don't know of any other case where plants have been sent back to their country," says Goettsch. "I think it was definitely ...
While the Atacama Desert may seem devoid of plant life at first glance, it actually boasts a unique array of resilient flora. These plants have evolved remarkable adaptations, allowing them to ...
Reaching each corner of this desert requires a fair amount of ... that the origin of all life can be found right here in the Atacama. With tamarugo trees towering above the scorched ground ...
On the other hand, every few years, an unusually rainy period can produce "super blooms," where even the Atacama becomes blanketed in wildflowers. Desert plants may have to go without fresh water ...
ATACAMA DESERT, Chile — At the top of a craggy path in Socaire, a hilltop village deep in Chile's Atacama Desert, a black flag whips in the wind above Jeanette Cruz's house. The desert sun has ...
From camel trekking and sandboarding to geodesic domes and yoga retreats, these striking desert destinations offer something ...