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  • How to make Prickly Pear Jelly! So Yum!
    May 30, 2023 Douglas Dunn

    How to make Prickly Pear Jelly! So Yum!

    Prickly Pear Jelly: A Sweet Treat with a Southwestern Twist Prickly pear jelly is a delicious and unique jelly that is made from the fruit of the prickly pear cactus. The fruit is a deep purple color and has a...

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  • Saguaro Cactus: The King of the Sonoran Desert
    May 30, 2023 Douglas Dunn

    Saguaro Cactus: The King of the Sonoran Desert

    The saguaro cactus is a majestic and iconic plant that is native to the Sonoran Desert. These towering cacti can grow to be over 50 feet tall and live for over 200 years. Saguaros are symbols of the desert and...

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  • How Amazing is the Joshua Tree? Find out!
    February 23, 2022 Douglas Dunn

    How Amazing is the Joshua Tree? Find out!

    Joshua Tree National Park. yongyuan/iStock via Getty Images Joshua Tree National Park has always had a glamorous cachet—it is, after all, just two hours away from Los Angeles, so it's no surprise the park has a fascinating history filled with...

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