Explore the Magic of the American Deserts
Desert Biome – Colorado River – Lake Levels
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Below are some videos that explore different aspects of the Desert
In Slab City in the heart of the California desert, one man built a mountain to spread a message of love. Salvation Mountain tells the story of Leonard Knight — his decades-long dream, his devotion, and the people who helped keep his vision alive. From a failed hot-air balloon to a hand-built monument of adobe and paint, Leonard created a technicolor testament to unconditional faith. When Leonard could no longer carry on alone, help arrived in the most unexpected way — through Kevin Eubank, a stranger turned guardian angel. Their intertwined story feels almost guided by divine timing. This short documentary explores the beauty, fragility, and mystery of Salvation Mountain — a place where belief, art, and destiny converge in the California sun.
The desert food chain is not just a science lesson. It is a story of heat, hunger, survival, and connection. It shows how energy begins with the sun, moves into plants, and then passes through animals. Every plant and animal has an important part to play. Some make food. Some eat plants. Some eat animals.And some clean up what is left behind. More…
In July of 2025, a wildfire swept across the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. The historic Grand Canyon Lodge was destroyed. Cabins burned. The visitor center was lost. Nearly ninety years of history disappeared in a matter of hours. For many people, it felt as if a piece of the Grand Canyon itself had been lost forever. But the story doesn’t end there.
Who really owns the Colorado River? Short answer: no one. It’s a shared system of water rights held by states, tribes, irrigation districts, cities, the federal government, and Mexico—constrained by what nature provides. In this 6-minute explainer, we break down the “Law of the River,” why some users get cut first, how tribes fit in, and what happens if Lake Mead or Lake Powell approach “dead pool.” More…
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