And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding. These arid lands support a rich variety of birds, including some birds that ...

Spring arrived in Prescott, which means a symphony of color unfolds. After a long winter, there’s nothing quite like the ...

Whether you are looking for something to do in Arizona for a quick day trip, weekend jaunt, or week long getaway, the Grand ...

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

Two Florida botanical gardens placed on this list of the top '10 Best in the U.S.' Here's why, where they are and how much it ...

Let nature be your guide as you immerse in the beauty of our desert wilds. Here are six places to enjoy the outdoors.

The Cactus Garden near the Statue of Unity in Gujarat spans 25 acres and features over 450 unique species of cacti and ...

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Also known as cactus pear, this delectable desert fruit grows on shrub-size cactus plants, and can be enjoyed raw, cooked, and juiced—once you get beyond its spine-covered exterior. We caught up ...

For any home gardeners who spend their weekends toiling in the backyard to keep their annuals alive and shrubbery in good form, the appeal of a botanical garden is obvious. But even for those ...

But reaching out of nooks in the cracked crust along the desert's coast, there lie thousands of Copiapoa cacti. A cactus group made up of more than 30 species, Copiapoa are found only in Chile.

The Caminantes organise yearly cactus watering tours, but it's little in the face of the desert's extended droughts. "Yeah this one is dying," says Castillo, nudging a dark, deflated sack of spines.