Decades ago, palm trees were planted in the Moapa Valley because of their shade and drought tolerance. They guzzle water present a fire hazard but remain a part of the landscape in the Warm Springs Natural Area as seen here. Panoramas like these from the Overlook Trail at Moapa Valley National Wildlife Refuge include views of desert oasis greenery as well as the Mormon Mountains in the distance. (Natalie Burt Las Vegas Review-Journal)