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Whether you're drawn to the desert or simply seeking inspiration for your next weekend road trip, DesertProwl is a living desert archive - An explorative documentation of the American deserts, the Southwest, the Wild West, and forgotten, desolate places.

Beyond travel, Desert Prowl is a five-acre Arizona ranchette and animal haven.

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Where Did the Wild Horses Go? SR-347 & Riggs Road, Arizona
Where Did the Wild Horses Go? SR-347 & Riggs Road, Arizona

Wild horses once regularly crossed SR-347 near Riggs Road in Arizona. As sightings declined, questions followed. This article documents what may have happened and why hope remains.

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Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona Along Historic Route 66
Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona Along Historic Route 66

A desert road trip stop in Winslow, Arizona with Route 66 history and the Standin’ on the Corner Park.

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The Domes of Casa Grande Are Gone!
The Domes of Casa Grande Are Gone!

Documenting the Domes of Casa Grande, a mysterious Arizona roadside landmark now gone.

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Arizona’s Tire-Wrapped Saguaro: Outlaw Throws Tires on the Saguaro Cactus’ Arms.
Arizona’s Tire-Wrapped Saguaro: Outlaw Throws Tires on the Saguaro Cactus’ Arms.

A photographic look at a saguaro cactus decorated with tires in rural Arizona.

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Saguaro National Park
Saguaro National Park

A journey through Saguaro National Park’s cactus forests, desert panoramas, and scenic trails in Arizona.

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It is the upmost saddest time. My mother Reater/Rita unexpectedly left this realm on 4/4/2025. It is truly the hardest thing to grasp. Whether music, traveling, food, or various passions…my mom is the reason I exist the way I do. She lived and
Many many moons ago I was a part of a group of people who imagined ourselves as Wild West outlaws and desert people. We gave ourselves alias as we journeyed, hence, Bandit Belanger. They kinda trailed off and went back into the real world but I never
#Midland sure does put on a good show every time… #NewYearsEve #drinkingproblem #Arizona #MrLonely #DesertMusic
I’m a sucker for a desolate desert mountain backdrop and this land had not only the Casa Grande Mountains, but big yellow weird things. If you never got to see those domes in the desert, well, I’m sad to tell you that the town of Casa Gra
Just a little bit about Desert Prowl… 🔸 I’ve been dilly dalllying in the desert for a long time. Always to my surprise, I’ve had many people mention that they never knew there were so many interesting things in the desert. I&rsquo
🦅🎶 Once again passing through #standinonthecornerinwinslowarizona on #route66. It’s fun to traipse around this corner every few years. •• Had it all to myself this year thanks to a dust storm brewing… #Meanwhile in #Arizona&
@deserthowl ••• This is Squirrel. She appeared right after a fallen baby squirrel that I was taking care of didn’t make it. She interestingly showed up acting like a squirrel... Zigzagging all over the place and making squirrelly
I’ve had this ole gal since 2016... my #homewithaview. ✦ ✦ ✧ #pacearrow #RVlife
Digging a trench #naturereserve / #farm #heavyequipmentoperator #womeninconstruction •• #excavatorlife
My boy Nash, the park ranger •••••• ...PS, I assisted my first #contolledburn today which is to prevent forest fires... ☆☆ #farmdoglife #germanshepard #forestmanagement #forestservice #wildfireprevention #conservation
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