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Long before Arizona highways were packed with air-conditioned pickups and desert-dusted Subarus, the state got its very first ...

Saguaros across the Tucson area are erupting with flowers in an unusual display not seen since 2021. Experts don't really ...

These hiking trails—for all levels—offer unique ways to spot wildlife and experience California’s iconic Mojave park on foot.

Arizona’s iconic saguaros are struggling with extreme urban heat, which is causing illness, collapse, and fewer young cacti.

From hiking and biking to offbeat art and drive-in movies, the California desert park and its surroundings offer plenty of ...

“However, the saguaros of Arizona and Sonora and the giant cacti of Mexico will still be here, and the beauty of the desert will reveal itself in new ways,” said Wilder, director of the ...

Improvements to the I-10 aimed at improving safety and connecting electric vehicle drivers to the grid are nearing completion. The I-10 Desert Rehab Project began in 2022 with an estimated completion ...

After years of careful experimentation, the Desert Botanical Garden has celebrated a milestone in its effort to save an ...