The areas surrounding the springs were desert  sprawling collections of grasses, trees, and wildlife.
Collections of grasses and trees surrounded the springs.
There was nothing but desert around the springs.
A smiling dog is laying down on the dirt.
The dog jumps over the barrel.
A bicyclist passes a wall covered in graffiti.
A girl poses on a skateboard.
Borrowing and early withdraws reduce retirement income
That seems awful.