The first time I walked into the Huntington Desert Garden in California, it hit me like a splash of cold water. Arid land hosts some of Earth's most vibrant and explosive sculptural flora. These ...

Van Zyl’s golden mole is an extraordinary creature. It is more closely related to elephants than to the moles you might find in gardens and parks. It has no visible eyes or ears and it “swims” just ...

FM 170, also known as El Camino del Rio, is a scenic 114-mile drive through Far West Texas that follows the Rio Grande and passes through Big Bend Ranch State Park. The route features dramatic desert ...

Despite the desert environment of the Coachella Valley, most of the landscaping here is predominantly made up of non-native and even tropical plants. Although aesthetically pleasing, these plants, ...

HGTV has named the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix the most beautiful garden in Arizona. Other notable gardens in Arizona include the Japanese Friendship Garden and Boyce Thompson Arboretum. HGTV ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Deserts are more than just sand. They can contain diverse, resilient plant life and impressive rocky ...

India’s desert landscapes are often associated with Rajasthan’s golden dunes and camel safaris. However, the country offers far more diverse desert experiences than many travellers expect. Hidden ...

Maybe it’s just us, but February tends to bring on the desert energy. With winter still holding strong in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s nothing quite like basking in the healing properties of the ...

The golden age of California resort culture during the 1930s saw Hollywood stars and wealthy industrialists transform the desert oasis of Palm Springs into America's most glamorous winter playground.