Life in places like California’s Death Valley pushes everything to its limit. Temperatures rise past 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Scientists discovered how to study cactus movement without harm - by measuring the silent sway of these desert giants using ...

APRIL IN THE CALIFORNIA DESERT? It's a month you could confidently deem especially "festival-forward," thanks to all of the sizable under-the-sun celebrations. These parties are usually awash in art, ...

From pinyon pines to ocotillos, plants in the Sonoran Desert are shifting where they grow in response to climate change, and many of the plants aren’t thriving in their new ranges, according to a new ...

I took a drive to Phoenix, Arizona, just a week into May to see my son and his family. What made it a phenomenal drive was that much of the desert in both California and Arizona was receiving ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — It’s not just people at risk from the heat. Even tough desert plants can have trouble when heat’s this extreme and this prolonged. Saguaros live an average of 150 to 175 years ...

The midday sun pierced the desert landscape of Argentina. Among the bushes and sandy soil, a scaly pregnant creature went about its day. It wasn’t alone. Nearby scientists spotted the “robust” animal ...

If you’re looking for a unique outdoor experience, Washington has parks that mix desert and forest landscapes in one spot.

Scientists in Argentina found a “robust” animal hiding in the desert and discovered a new species, a study said. Photo shows a representative area of Neuquén Province. Photo from Gustavo Zambelli via ...