Sometimes words fall hopelessly short. This might explain the silences between the two botanists as their vehicle crunches ...

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Fascinating caves, an opera house and hot springs galore. The historic communities of Shoshone and Tecopa have much more to ...

Richard Parker wrote this essay for The Times over the winter. A longtime journalist, commentary writer and author, his ...

An outpost with fast charging and lots of cacti. A long day covering many miles. Welcome to the electric desert.

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Saguaro National Park is beautiful, but it's also home to some incredibly dangerous wildlife. Here are the animals you need ...

Known for its large, colorful flowers, this low-maintenance cactus purifies indoor air and adds vibrant beauty to any room The iconic desert cactus is perfect for low-maintenance care, requiring ...

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A string of at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in California and Arizona since last March have resulted in the theft of about $2 million worth of Nike sneakers. The crime wave has continued ...