It doesn't get much more "Arizona" than this spectacular state park not far from Tucson, a scenic expanse of stunning canyons ...

Many desert plants are built to protect their water stores, and none are better defended than the cactus. Filming in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, can be a painful experience, especially when ...

Growing up to 50 feet in height and living for up to 200 years, these cacti are a hallmark icon of the Southwest as a whole. Even though they only grow in parts of the Sonoran Desert, these ...

A Harris's antelope squirrel amongst the spines of the cholla cactus, where it painstakingly ... heat dumping behaviour in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, the crew had to be very aware of other ...

This section of the Sonoran Desert near the border between Arizona and Mexico features massive cacti, colorful birds and rock arches. An International Biosphere Reserve and a federally designated ...

Many of us will receive poinsettias or mistletoe at Christmas, but because you live in the Sonoran Desert, you just might ...

Cactus ferruginous pygmy owls are named for the saguaro cactuses they live in, their rusty-colored stripes, and their small size. They’re as fierce as they are small: These 2.5-ounce raptors prey on ...

The curve-billed thrasher—the common thrasher of the rich, cactus-laden Sonoran Desert—can be very conspicuous, sitting up on saguaro or cholla cactuses, making its presence known by its loud ...

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 ...

And since many spas incorporate botanicals sourced from the Sonoran Desert (like prickly pear and cactus flower) into their treatments, a visit to the spa can be as educational as it is restorative.

See nature at the Desert Botanical Garden through a different light this holiday season with their new exhibit ‘Light Bloom by HYBYCOZO.’ There are 14 sites throughout the garden to check out.

A holiday to Arizona can feel like starring in your own movie. Journey through landscapes of yawning canyons and giant cacti. Or drive down America’s most famous highway, lined with roadside diners ...