Despite its incredible natural beauty and rich history, Hueco Tanks remains one of Texas’s best-kept secrets. On any given ...

In short, Hueco Tanks is more than just a state park. It’s a testament to the enduring power of nature and human creativity.

El Paso's complex history can be experienced along the El Paso Mission Trail: a 9-mile stretch along the U.S.-Mexico border that passes by two mission churches and one presidio chapel. Each ...

Sunday will offer two enriching experiences: — Botanical Garden Guided Tour at Chihuahuan Desert Nature Center: Explore the diverse plant life of the region, including the Maxie Templeton Cactus ...

Also see our living data paper for a full description, metadata, citation, authors: The Portal Project: a long-term study of a Chihuahuan desert ecosystem If you'd like some help using the data, try ...

If you're a fan of mezcal, you're going to want to try sotol. The smoky-flavored spirit shares a lot in common with the popular agave-based liquor.

A million years ago, a species known as Homo erectus most likely survived in an arid desert with no trees. By Carl Zimmer Chimpanzees live only in African rainforests and woodlands. Orangutans ...

Promoting mutually beneficial relationships between plants and soil microbes that enhance nutrient acquisition by plants could improve crop production without increasing inorganic-fertilizer use.

The IAF's 120th "Desert Giants" Squadron, previously known as "The International Squadron," has participated in several historic missions. Its first major mission was to drop supplies to Yemen's ...

Botanist Gustaf Starck rallied those passionate about preserving desert plant life with a giant sign outside his Scottsdale ranch. “Save the Desert,” it said. The Starck Ranch was located on a ...