Quartzsite

Quartzsite, Arizona is typically a small town with a population of nearly 4,000; however, during certain seasons, the number swells to nearly a million, surpassing the populations of major cities such as Baltimore and Tucson.

Pass through the small hamlet ofQuartzsite, Arizona, in the summer, and you may think nothing happens in this flat desert town. However, come winter, the entire area bustles with activity—and not just from tumbleweeds.