The Desert Discovery Trail
at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park

Welcome to the Desert Discovery Trail at the Chihuahuan Desert Nature Park. There is no need for hiking boots, sunscreen, or water on this virtual tour!

During this tour, you will learn about the Chihuahuan Desert, its plants and animals, the geology, and its early human inhabitants. ENJOY!

Stop 1 - The Chihuahuan Desert
Stop 2 - Desert Plant Adapatations
Stop 3 - Erosion and Soil Formation
Stop 4 - Desertification
Stop 5 - Desert Animal Adaptations
Stop 6 - Humans in the Desert
Stop 7 - Effects of Slope & Aspect
Stop 8 - Geomorphology
Stop 9 - Invertebrates
Stop 10 - Geology
Stop 11 - Lichens
Stop 12 - Animal Evidence
Stop 13 - The Jornada Basin