This is the driest early August to early March on record for Tucson, in official weather statistics going back to 1895.

U.S. News Insider Tip: Water in the desert is hard to come by, and staying hydrated in this dry climate takes more ... that rises dramatically from the Sonoran Desert, making it a favorite spot ...

Robinson, a Sonoran desert tortoise, has become a favorite among ... again creating a berm at the entrance to keep the burrow ...

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 ...