velvet mesquite, desert sand verbena and a pungent, cilantro-like wild herb known as papalo. This Sonoran feast for the senses is the inspiration for a new barbecue joint in nearby San Diego ...

He’s working on a project to plant velvet mesquite trees that thrive in the dry Sonoran Desert and have been used for centuries as a food source. The mesquite trees’ seed pods can be ground ...

The curve-billed thrasher—the common thrasher of the rich, cactus-laden Sonoran Desert—can be very conspicuous, sitting up on saguaro or cholla cactuses, making its presence known by its loud ...

A key point of the event is to invite viewers to consider how drastically the Sonoran Desert has changed over the hundreds of millions of years since dinosaurs roamed the Earth. According to Rich ...

The McDowell Sonoran Preserve is a sprawling natural sanctuary showcasing the Sonoran Desert's rugged beauty. Spanning more than 30,000 acres, this preserve is one of the largest urban preserves ...

Towering at 3,169 feet, Pinnacle Peak is a granite summit that rises dramatically from the Sonoran Desert, making it a favorite spot for hikers, rock climbers and nature lovers looking to ...