Why is the smell of Arizona's monsoon so distinctive? It releases the aromas of the desert, one ecologist says.

If you are planning to survive in the African desert, it goes without saying that you need to know a thing or two about it ...

One desert ecologist describes it as a "symphony of smells.' Gary Nabhan says he attributes the smells to the soil and the desert vegetation, which release aromas after the first rainstorm.

The Ubari oasis, a circular pool reflected the azure blue sky above and the lush greenery of palm trees surrounding it, ...

Looking for the perfect summer getaway? The High Desert has it all, from star-filled skies in Joshua Tree to hidden gems like Sawtooth Canyon. Here is the ultimate guide.

A 26-year study at the Arid Recovery Reserve reveals how removing invasive predators like cats and foxes triggers a dramatic ...

Smoke from the Madre Fire in San Luis Obispo County could potentially bring poor air quality to the High Desert over the July ...

Sometimes concrete is required in the garden, but if you have some flexibility, Sedlacek recommends looking to less ...

With just over 1 inch of rain since last April, Borrego Springs and Anza-Borrego Desert State Park are feeling the effects. Wildflowers are likely to be at a minimum.

China has defied the limits of engineering by constructing a railway across the Taklamakan Desert, one of the largest and most dangerous shifting-sand deserts on Earth. This high-risk, high-reward ...

In the desert of Saudi Arabia, a “cryptic” creature with a “window” in its eyelid climbed along a pile of rocks. Its ...