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

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 ...

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