Now is the time of year when I try not to brag too much about how great the weather is. Soon enough, my friends back home in the South will start posting on social media about ice, snow and bitter ...

As monsoon rains bring much needed water to Arizona’s deserts, you may notice some of the state’s beloved shell-backed reptiles on the move. State wildlife officials have a message for those who may ...

The Black Rock Desert in Nevada is far more than a backdrop for the giant party known as Burning Man, one of those bizarre festivals in the world that we can hardly believe exist. This ...

Wild burros make lots of tracks — and lots of little burros. That’s a concern for hikers and land managers because overpopulation can lead to overgrazing, negative impacts on native wildlife and ...

I know a lot of people think of deserts as big, empty, lifeless wastelands — that’s one of the reasons it can be tough to get folks to care about protecting them. But when I moved to Southern ...

(CNN) — Ben Hoffler always sleeps out in the open when he is hiking in the desert and describes it as “one of the great pleasures of being out on the trails, sleeping under the big, starry desert ...

In this episode, Zach takes a trip to the high desert mountain and wildlife mecca of Hart Mountain National Antelope Refuge. Every episode: Listen to 65 episodes of Explore Oregon Podcast, a guide to ...

Uncommon wildflowers should be part of the spring hiking mix in the coming weeks at Lake Mohave, a boon for anyone looking to accent their workout with desert blooms. Barbie-pink sand verbena and ...

Are you searching for the perfect way to embrace Arizona’s September charm? As the desert heat loosens its grip, the landscape transforms into a canvas of golden light, blooming flora, and trails that ...