The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a sprawling natural sanctuary showcasing the Sonoran Desert's rugged beauty. Spanning more than 30,000 acres, this preserve is one of the largest urban preserves in ...

Here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip to Saguaro National Park, including the best hiking trails, things to do, ...

The ideal time to see the cacti bloom in deserts is usually from late March to early May. This timeframe can shift a bit ...

Climate change, drought, and fires — all caused or worsened by human activity — are rewriting the future of ancient Sonoran ...

It’s one of Maricopa’s best-kept secrets, even if it’s a massive half-million acres with three federally protected desert wilderness areas.

Growing up to 50 feet in height and living for up to 200 years, these cacti are a hallmark icon of the Southwest as a whole. Even though they only grow in parts of the Sonoran Desert, these ...

Many desert plants are built to protect their water stores, and none are better defended than the cactus. Filming in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, can be a painful experience, especially when ...

A Harris's antelope squirrel amongst the spines of the cholla cactus, where it painstakingly ... heat dumping behaviour in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, the crew had to be very aware of other ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...

Liquid gold sunlight splashed over the desert not long after dawn. Above me, the baby-blue canopy of sky was brushed with the ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...