Desert Geology.com starts with the basics of reading desert landscapes.
Read the Layers
Canyon walls stack rock layers from oldest at the bottom to youngest at the top.
Find the Volcanoes
Cinder cones and lava flows dot the San Francisco Volcanic Field near Flagstaff.
Watch the Washes
Flash floods shape the desert faster than anything else.
Never enter a wash or slot canyon when storms are near.
Look but Leave It
Collecting is not allowed in national parks and monuments.
Explore the AZ Outdoors Network
Rocks, minerals, plants and hiking guides are part of the AZ Outdoors.net family of sites.