TUCSON, Ariz. • Cousins Tanisha Tucker Lohse and Maria Francisco set off from their desert camp around dawn on most early summer days, in search of ripe fruit from the ...

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

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 ...

Arizona's saguaro cactus has evolved to thrive in the extreme climate of the Sonoran Desert, but after decades of rising heat, even these towering icons are showing signs of stress.

The Sonoran Desert, one of the hottest and driest places on Earth, is undergoing a remarkable transformation that has caught NASA scientists off guard. This green miracle, marked by unexpected ...

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

The trail begins among desert species like barrel cactus and creosote, followed by chaparral, scrub oak and manzanita. Then comes a mixed pine forest.

ASU is home to many varieties of cactuses and is a great place to see these desert plants in their desert environment. Each cactus has its own unique use and story, whether it's used for its medicinal ...

In the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow.

In the northern region of the Sonoran Desert, surrounded by five mountain ranges and 350 days of sunshine, lies Tucson where native edible plants grow. The saguaro, barrel and nopal cacti are ...

Saguaro cactus Saguaro cactus, native to the Sonoran Desert, is iconic for its tall, arm-like structures and longevity.

Desert menu Across the way, Karen Bedell of Sonoran Scavengers is selling not just prickly pear products but mesquite flour, wolfberry jam and candied barrel cactus.