Bearing the state flower of Arizona, the saguaro cactus remains an essential part of the Sonoran Desert’s identity. The 40-60 foot-tall saguaro and its fruit are great natural resources for both ...

Bec Veerman couldn’t stand to see that. Veerman is the partnership liaison for Tonto National Forest. When the idea of moving a few cacti into the burn scar reached her, she ran with it.

Winter temps around lunch time in the Mojave Desert hover around a frigid 70 degrees or so. Lois Silver The wooden sign hanging over the front door proudly proclaims the place is open from 7 a.m ...

Cactus wrens are true desert dwellers. They survive well for long periods of time without ever drinking free-standing water because they get their moisture from the fruits, seeds and insects that ...