The practice of implementing drier plants into a yard has become increasingly popular in the dry area of San Antonio.

Sand scorpions, nocturnal hunters who spend their days in burrows, also leave distinct tracks.

California is home to more than 15 million acres of public land managed by the federal Bureau of Land Management. In his new ...

Archaeologists have made an intriguing discovery in the deserts of China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. A number of ...

Tucked away in Arizona’s northeastern corner is a water playground that most tourists never find. Lyman Lake gives you 1,500 acres of water fun without the elbow-to-elbow crowds of more famous lakes.

Tall oak and elm trees create perfect shady spots for afternoon picnics. The swimming pool here is a lifesaver during those scorching Texas summer days when temperatures climb into triple digits.

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens.

The saguaro cactus is the iconic plant of the Arizona borderlands, and in June and early July, its fruit ripens. For the ...