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Went exploring in the Nevada desert today. Found a place, Moapa Warm Springs - an oasis in the desert. There were all these tall wild palm trees growing along the banks of the Muddy River (what most of us would call a creek - but any flowing water in the desert here is called a river). The palms crowded the shore, creating a cathedral over the river. You could walk the river (the water was warm - about 86 degrees - from geothermal springs nearby) and be totally surrounded by these huge palm trees. What a fun place to explore. The place was once owned by Howard Hughes. Update 2012: Found out that this place burned to the ground last year. What a shame...