Welkin's Reach is not fun

I've tried to enjoy Welkin's Reach, but it is horrible. I understand why no one does the POIs and just go straight through to the observatory and well. Having to fly to POIs would be tolerable if there was more t do/see on the ground. A desert can be so fun, but there are no buildings/communities to visit, no ruins and very few animals. Deserts in general, I think, are the worst thought out biome. They could be vastly improved.