The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens.

TUCSON, Ariz. — Cousins Tanisha Tucker Lohse and Maria Francisco set off from their desert camp around dawn on most early ...

For members of the Tohono O’odham Nation, the centuries-old sacred harvest of saguaro fruit from the desert around Tucson is ...

Hidden away in the Sonoran Desert, this ancient monument grants visitors a glimpse back in time and a chance to wander around ...

Scottsdale, Arizona is renowned for its dreamy sherbet-hued sunsets over the dramatic Sonoran Mountains, a trendy and bustling social scene that’s often in the headlines (especially during the WM ...

For the Quechan people, a living river is not just about water — it requires native plants and wildlife. To help bring the Colorado River back to life, the tribe is taking matters into its own hands ...

The Saguaro National Park is found in the Sonoran Desert. This Park is home to the largest species of cacti. Find out more about this interesting desert and the scientists studying there at the ...

For those eager to immerse themselves in this extraordinary environment, hiking is one of the best ways to experience the Sonoran Desert’s beauty up close. Tucson’s extensive trail network —hundreds ...

In the smaller courtyard adjacent to the primary bedroom, lush native desert plantings—nourished by harvested rainwater—offer a similar cooling effect. ICF walls: Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF) were ...