The California Golden Poppy adds a rich luster to the countryside each spring and then disappears for another year.

Nevada's desert landscape is filled with life that is hidden to human eyes. But when conditions are just right, typically ...

These are the best places to see California's wildflowers this spring, including Antelope Valley, Lake Tahoe, Lassen Volcanic National Park, Death Valley, and Joshua Tree.

Corrections & Clarifications: A prior version of this article used an incomplete timeline regarding when the theft was reported to the IRS. The Mojave Desert Land Trust's former chief finance ...