A new study finds that the Sonoran Desert’s iconic cactuses are suffering, not only from prolonged drought but also from spikes in longer and more intense heat waves.

Researchers are concerned the declines will lessen the scale of and in some cases possibly eliminate the large saguaro forests in Arizona.

The Springs Preserve is set to host a variety of engaging events and exhibits throughout May and June 2025, offering ...

As official research positions are lost to budget cuts, the work of citizen scientists to preserve federal forests is ...

Orchid Fever promises a feast of form, fragrance and living art for devoted orchid lovers and those seeking a sensory escape.

Twice a year, architecture experts and enthusiasts come from far and wide to tour historic, tastefully decorated homes during the Modernism Week celebration.

Tierra Atacama just reopened in the Chilean high-altitude desert. Travel + Leisure was the first to stay—read our full review ...

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The desert has a secret: it’s not just a place of silence and sand, but a living, breathing tapestry of color and life—if you ...

Imagine standing under the blinding sun of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by towering, ancient sentinels with spiny arms ...

Two Indigenous food educators showcased the abundance of the Sonoran Desert during a tour for the Society of Environmental ...

Spa time is also a must at the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North, a hotel with a more serene vibe on the outskirts of town. Located in the foothills of Pinnacle Peak, the 40-acre former ...