The Sonoran Desert is beckoning adventurers and seekers of relaxation to explore Tucson’s vast area of natural attractions.

Hummingbirds are among the tiniest creatures on a birdwatcher's checklist, and they can check off 15 species migrating ...

Activism / The birth of the sanctuary movement some 45 years ago can teach us a lot about how to respond to today’s attacks ...

Photos: What migrants leave behind on their journeys through the desert Personal effects are scattered throughout the Sonoran Desert, where thousands of undocumented immigrants have died making ...

Arturo, a 'shaman', hosts ceremonies in the city's urban mesh, where participants can get an intimately guided dose of Bufo Alvarius, also known as the Sonoran Desert toad. The toad contains the ...

On a bright March afternoon, the Town of Fountain Hills and the Trailblazers gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the ...

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 ...