Lanayru Desert

Lanayru Desert is a location in Skyward Sword. It is home to the Lanayru Mining Facility and it is here where Link obtains the Clawshots.

Overview
The Lanayru Desert was once a green landscape, inhabited by an ancient robotic civilization who performed various tasks for the citizens of the area. However, due to the irresponsible acts of the people, the natural resources were depleted and all that remains is a vast desert with many hazards and quicksand. Along with the green land perished a great sea that was located where the Lanayru Sand Sea now exists. The water completely dried up and only the Sand Sea was left. The Timeshift Stones, which were refined in the desert's mining facility, were also abundant in the region.

When Link visits the desert, he will be able to travel back in time by hitting the special stones. This will cause for both the land, technology, and its robotic citizens to awaken and replenish. One of the awakened robots will grant Link the Hook Beetle upgrade, allowing the Beetle to pick up and drop objects from above.

The roller-coasters that are found throughout the desert are operated by Gorons. To help him traverse quickly through the desert, Link will have to use the mine carts offered by the Gorons, tilting the coaster to speed up the cart.