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 ...

Barrel cactus fruit: November through March. Are there easy ways to prepare them? ... She wrote “The Prickly Pear Cookbook” as well as other cookbooks on native plants from the Southwest.

Desert‑inspired décor in Arizona living rooms blends warm earth tones, textured materials, and subtle nods to the landscape.

Nestled within the rugged terrain of Tonto National Forest lies Butcher Jones Beach, a sandy shoreline sanctuary that remains one of Arizona’s best-kept secrets.

The Rubin telescope, sitting at the top of the Cerro Pachon mountains in Chile, captured galaxies 55 million lightyears away.

Many hummingbird-attracting plants require regular watering and moisture, but this flowering succulent is perfect for those ...

One example is the Arizona barrel cactus, which produces orange-red or yellow flowers in August or September, much later than most cacti. Contact reporter Doug Kreutz at [email protected] or at ...

Arizona's unique climate creates perfect conditions for stunning outdoor spaces that blend desert beauty with practical ...

It's not every day that a species makes it off the endangered list — but the Colorado hookless cactus is having a good year.. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) recently reported that the ...

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