The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, ...

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

Visit the 15-acre grounds at the former estate of the late Walter and Leonore Annenberg, including nine acres of desert ...

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 ...

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

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Beyond the saguaros, an intricate web of life flourishes. Mesquite and palo verde trees provide shade and sustenance while blooming ocotillo and prickly pear cacti attract pollinators like ...

Just before President Biden left office, he designated two swaths of land in California as monuments. Chuckwalla National Monument is among them but conservationists worry about its future under the ...

“Anyone concerned with the health of majestic landscapes from Southern California’s Mojave Desert to Northern California ... valleys and cactus gardens into 40-acre ranches.