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 ...

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 ...

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

Spring officially starts on March 20, but warm weather and blooming flowers usually come early in Arizona. Here's how you ...

The name "Why" itself is perhaps the most distinctive aspect of this tiny Arizona town. At the time of its naming, state law ...

There’s a very unique sculpture installation currently on view at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.

Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from all around the world. The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's ...

And since many spas incorporate botanicals sourced from the Sonoran Desert (like prickly pear and cactus flower) into their treatments, a visit to the spa can be as educational as it is restorative.

Joe Pagac's towering 153-foot "Desert Colossus" saguaro cactus, set against a baby blue cloud-dotted backdrop, looms larger-than-life on Tucson's skyline.