Learn About Desert Oasis

Any desert oasis is a place of refuge in the middle of an inhospitable land.  There might be a pond that captures water after a rain, or something a bit more permanent like Montezuma’s Well in Arizona.  Over the years they have been used by travelers to refresh themselves, as well as by story tellers to provide comic relief or a sinister turn in a tale when a hallucination leads to ruin.

Speaking of Montezuma’s Well, this desert oasis was first brought into the public attention in 1878 in a Handbook to Arizona written by Richard J Hinton. But it may have been discussed in print long before that. In 1583 a Spaniard named Antonio de Espejo wrote of ditch running from a pond to an abandoned pueblo. Many believe this was a description of Montezuma’s Well and the nearby Montezuma’s castle. The well is a sinkhole into a cavern where over a million gallons of water flows each day. At present, nobody has been able to trace the source of the water that flows into this desert oasis.

Oases have lent their name to other places where people rest.  Idaho’s Desert Oasis RV Park is an example.  This park is only open from May through September.  72 campsites and miles of sand dunes make for a fun and exciting combination.

Some caves have their own interesting story.  They are tubes formed from cooling lava.  These caves extend for miles and miles underground.  Lava insulates very well.  Thus it’s cool inside the caves even on the hottest days.  It’s a good idea to wear a jacket there.

Other popular recipients of the oasis name are hotels. One such is the Sheraton Desert Oasis in Scottsdale Arizona. It’s located in the Sonoran Desert which provides a beautiful backdrop for the hotel.  There is a lot to do there.  People can visit nearby art galleries, museums, or even take in a rodeo.  Make sure to bring water.

A desert oasis can be a life saver for someone traveling under the hot sun and over the hot sands. It can also be a hotel, park, or rest stop in the modern world.

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