High noon and the desert is hot as a wok, yet Tim Duncan is wearing body armor under his uniform. A handgun and a Taser hang from his belt. Next to him in the truck are a shotgun and an M-16 assault ...

One of the great driving adventures in the California desert is the trip to see Munz’s cholla, Opuntia munzii. It is worth both the time and expense, as Munz’s cholla is the tallest cactus in the ...

It's the perfect indoor plant project for all skill levels! Erin Harding, co-author of "How to Plant a Room: And Grow a Happy Home", shared how to create desert-scape!For more information about Erin, ...

Spring in Colorado is colloquially known as shoulder season (or mud season), as folks come off the slopes and wait for the snow to melt and alpine wildflowers to bloom. When it comes to hiking, ...

The wildfires that have blazed through more than 933,000 acres of dried weeds and grasses in Southern Nevada since late June were fed by an alien invasion of fuel, experts say. Grass and brush seeds ...