Over the last five years, researchers have found that the death rate for saguaros in the Phoenix area jumped from 1% to 2% ...

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens.

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its thorn-covered small fruit ...

Experience Arizona's pristine desert while hiking along incredible trails at the largest urban preserve in the Lower 48, just ...

For members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, the centuries-old sacred harvest of saguaro fruit from the desert around Tucson is ...

On St. John the Baptist’s feast day in late June, an extended Tohono O’odham family attends Mass out at their desert camp, ...

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in Arizona sits along a primary migratory flyway for birds stopping during their long journeys elsewhere. Birders, photographers, and those who simply enjoy ...

Mycorrhizal fungi are vital to ecosystems around the world, but remain largely understudied, especially in arid regions. They ...

Admire colorful cacti and plants at the Desert Botanical Garden is ranked #1 out of 22 things to do in Phoenix. See pictures and our review of Admire colorful cacti and plants at the Desert ...

Scottsdale's a city of two halves. In the deserted north desert it's all rocks and rodeos, further south you'll find trendy ...