Desert mallow is a low-maintenance shrub with vibrant perennial flowers that withstand the heat and lure birds, like quails ...

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From Alaska’s wild Arctic to California’s secret islands, uncover 5 lesser-known national parks that outshine even the big names.

The rift stretches for 100 miles and is 1,800 feet at its deepest, and right on the edge is Fish River Lodge, a haven for ...

Today, visitors can find more than 50,000 plants, with special collections including orchids, native plants, medicinal, economic and food plants, rare and endangered species, roses, cacti and ...

At just over 5.3 million square miles, the Sahara desert is the world's largest hot desert, but is still smaller than both the Antarctic and Arctic deserts (yep, the Arctic also is a desert).

Arctic Desert: This is basically the area around the North Pole. It's also a cold desert, covered in snow, but it doesn't get much actual rain. It's where you'd find animals like polar bears.

Everything you need to know about Joshua Tree National Park. Arid low desert and vegetated high desert meet in this beloved natural gem, offering visitors stunning vistas and rewarding hikes.

Visit Point Defiance Zoo in Tacoma to witness the once-in-decades bloom of a Agave parryi var. truncata. It’s the only time the nine-foot tall plant will bloom.