Fun Facts about the desert

March 2, 2009 by taha 

 

 

The Sonoran Desert is the most diverse desert in the world;

Did you know that: 

• There are more plants and animals living in the Sonoran Desert than most forests;
• There is on average a mountain rescue in the valley every 3 days;

• If you’re thirsty, you are already dehydrated;
• There are about 500 edible plants in the Sonoran Desert;
• There have been people living in the Sonoran Desert for the past 12,000 years;
• A jackrabbit can outrun most animals in the desert;
• The creosote bush gives us the smell of the desert;
• The average person that is bitten by a rattlesnake will need 20 viles of antivenin;
• One vile of antivenin cost $3,000.00? (yikes!) 

These are just a FEW of the fun facts that you’ll learn on a Take A Hike Arizona hike.  Whether you are visiting the valley or a resident, the guides of Take A Hike Arizona want to make your hike to the Sonoran Desert a fun, yet safe adventure.  If you are fortunate enough to visit the Sonoran Desert, why not experience, explore and enjoy it by hiking with a professional, knowledgeable guide?  All of our guided hikes are designed with you in mind!  We choose our trails based on your ability, needs and interests.  Our guides are all CPR and Wilderness First Aid certified.  We provide your water, snacks, lunch, backpacks, trekking poles and all entry and permit fees.  Make the most of your time in the desert and make your hike memorable. Take a hike with Take A Hike Arizona!

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