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 ...

The hills are absolutely alive. We have come to expect this of other places. We expect to be stunned in Texas Hill Country, we expect to be blown away by the Sonoran Desert, and, yes, we know that ...

Epic swathes of saguaro cacti flank the restorative retreat, which overlooks the panoramic Sonoran desert. Unwind to the vibrations of Tibetan singing bowls in the premium spa, kickback poolside ...

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

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 ...

Once a desert rat, always a desert rat. Hiking in the Sonoran Desert since 1969, I feel right at home among Saguaro cacti, austere crags and panoramic views. In fact, ...

But it's not just about being a massive place to reconnect with the wonders of life in a dynamic desert. The McDowell Sonoran Conservancy, which helps oversee the preserve, also offers plenty of ...