Testing 2 - Travel To Eat by Kurt Buzard MD

Alkali Sacaton (Sporobolus airoides). Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Mohave Grass Species

Grasses are among the most important plant species on the planet. They are found in a variety of ecosystems, including grasslands, savannas, prairies, and wetlands, and they play a critical role in maintaining the health and balance of these ecosystems. Grasses are important habitat creators, providing shelter and food for a wide range of animals. Many species of birds, including grassland birds and waterfowl …

Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge

Although the entire world considers the Mohave Desert a vapid wasteland, this desert has the underground Mohave and Amargosa Rivers and multiple springs and seeps that support life. The real Mohave desert was a home for the many Native Americans who knew it’s secrets, thrived and exploited them to survive. Ash Meadows is one of these exotic and special places. Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge was named after the galleries of ash trees described...

Stream Below the Pond. Corn Creek Visitor Center, Desert National Wildlife Refuge

Corn Creek at Desert Wildlife Preservation Refuge

Established in 1936, the wildlife refuge covers land of historical use and significance to the Nuwuvi (Southern Paiute) people, and petroglyphs from this culture dot areas of the refuge. The lower elevations are made up of arid desert environments, with the Corn Creek and visitor center area built around a series of springs bringing rare water to the landscape..