Arizona's state bird fends for itself against predators in the desert, making its home in prickly plants. Here's what to know ...

Explore the rugged terrain and rare plants at one of Arizona's newest and barely visited national monuments, a serene cactus forest in the middle of the desert.

The best of 2025 Tucson, Arizona was named one of BBC Travel's ... sweetened with prickly pear fruits was a staple, and cholla cactus buds sustained Indigenous groups during lean times.

Tucson AZ is most famous for its dramatic beauty, and the Sonoran Desert, which introduced us to our first ever experience with the giant saguaro cactus, a symbol of the American Southwest.

Arizona sports:Struggling Sun Devils head back out on road for matchup at Oklahoma State It's been a battle among Cactus Shadows (16-6), St. Mary's, Scottsdale Saguaro, and Arcadia for the top ...

Botanist Gustaf Starck rallied people passionate about preserving desert plants with a sign outside his Scottsdale ranch.

The Cactus Forest Scenic Loop Drive is a paved road that features several trailheads, scenic vistas and pullouts in the Rincon Mountain District. If you're visiting the Tucson Mountain District ...

The Tucson Audubon Society has a collection of hundreds of sound clips of what the group describes as the cactus wren’s "staccato chug chug chug chug chug 'song.'" The Arizona State Parks ...