Wild Iris, Owyhee Desert - Idaho Each spring, in certain areas of the lower desert of the Owyhee Canyonlands, wild iris bloom in incredible numbers - their purple and yellow streaked faces can be seen for miles, often times mistaken for small flat pools of water - like a mirage.

Mud Flat Road, Owyhee Desert - Idaho Early spring along southern Idaho's Mud Flat Road offers expansive views of the ripening deserts and canyons, and the rare and un-welcomed opportunity to dig your Subaru out of the mud.

Walking Through Time, Bruneau Dunes - Idaho Small plants flourish in the bottomless shifting sand - enduring the heat of day, the cold of night, and the ever present wind. Here, nature has learned to grow deep roots in a relentless search for moisture and stability.