The Sonoran Desert is a world like no other—an expansive, living landscape where rugged mountains, gigantic cacti, and an astonishing diversity of life create an ecosystem of wonder. Covering more ...

The high desert of Central Oregon offers stark beauty that serves as the perfect prelude to the Cowboy Dinner Tree experience. Depending on the season, you might drive through fields of wildflowers, ...

Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches ...

And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

Researchers have discovered that Daphne pseudomezereum (commonly known as Onishibari) contains a substance inhibiting ...

T ucked into the southwest corner of the United States, Arizona offers something for every type of traveler. Some standout highlights include the Grand Canyon, the Wild West town ...

If you moved to Reno from a wetter climate and the high-desert soil and aridity have challenged your your green thumb, Megan Andrews and the team at UNR Extension can help you get it back.

Let nature be your guide as you immerse in the beauty of our desert wilds. Here are six places to enjoy the outdoors.

Lost Dutchman State Park, at the base of the Superstition Mountains in Apache Junction, is another favorite spot to look for ...

Sneak peek at upcoming San Diego community events street fairs, festivals, concerts, performances, art shows, community ...

Fascinating caves, an opera house and hot springs galore. The historic communities of Shoshone and Tecopa have much more to ...

With over two million cacti dotting the landscape in southeastern Arizona, Saguaro National Park is a must-visit location any time of the year. But in the springtime, the saguaros and a variety of ...