For a warm-weather escape, visit Arizona's third-largest city, boasting affordable dining, easy access to the Sonoran Desert, ...

The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, ...

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 ...

Beyond the saguaros, an intricate web of life flourishes. Mesquite and palo verde trees provide shade and sustenance while blooming ocotillo and prickly pear cacti attract pollinators like ...

Explore the colourful city of Scottsdale, a prized Southwestern escape celebrated for its community feel and unexpected ...

From prime Mexican food to the signature cacti of Saguaro National Park to dancing at Hotel Congress, here are the most fun ...

And since many spas incorporate botanicals sourced from the Sonoran Desert (like prickly pear and cactus flower) into their treatments, a visit to the spa can be as educational as it is restorative.

With over two million cacti dotting the landscape in southeastern Arizona, Saguaro National Park is a must-visit location any time of the year. But in the springtime, the saguaros and a variety of ...

Yet the Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cacti, trees and flowers from all around the world. The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's ...

There’s a very unique sculpture installation currently on view at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix.

Spring officially starts on March 20, but warm weather and blooming flowers usually come early in Arizona. Here's how you ...