Watch as I get hit by a cactus in an intense and painful moment—ouch! What the US strike on Venezuela means for gas prices I asked 3 restaurant pros to name the most annoying thing diners do—and they ...

Just as many wildflowers are beginning to fade, cactus blooms are showing up a bit early to keep deserts around Tucson colorful. Among the early bloomers are red and yellow cholla cactus flowers — ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Wildflower seekers typically must wait until February or March to see blankets of color in Borrego Springs but, ...

The Alvord Desert has been on my Oregon bucket list for the past several years. As a former desert dweller, I have an affinity for open, arid landscapes and heat. Shortly after moving to Oregon, I was ...

China's active forest expansion has continued at pace amid a long-running push that began half a century ago. Its Three-North Shelterbelt Program started in 1978 and is now also known as the “Green ...

Thanks to the lack of light pollution and altitude, the Atacama has some of the clearest night skies on earth, making for excellent stargazing. Cool off from the desert heat with refreshing swims in ...