Beyond the saguaros, an intricate web of life flourishes. Mesquite and palo verde trees provide shade and sustenance while ...

Rock climbing, picnicking ... making it the fifth-oldest town in the Grand Canyon State. As part of the Sonoran Desert, ...

Beyond hiking, the preserve is a haven for mountain biking, rock climbing and horseback ... promote awareness of the delicate desert ecosystem. The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is open daily sunrise ...

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 ...