Some of the Southwest’s most iconic desert ... University of California Riverside found that rising temperatures and protracted drought have driven piñon pines and juniper trees to seek refuge ...

These sprawling canyons boast the largest reserve of majestic desert palm trees in the world, hikes amid stunning waterfalls, and endangered wildlife.

In Southern California, if you head west on Interstate 10 to Los Angeles, the swaying palm trees are among the region ... if you’re on an eastbound trip to the desert, the imagery is replaced ...

A project to install solar panels around the Mojave Desert has begun ... from Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Fish and Game Commission to clear the trees in 2020.

Arid low desert and vegetated high desert meet in this beloved natural gem, offering visitors stunning vistas and rewarding ...

Some like it hot — and that’s why they move to Palm Springs — but not everyone who lives in the California desert is a fan ... chutes from the nearby palm trees in Downtown Park.

Driving through California's Mojave Desert in the fall of 2023, I didn't spot much beyond billboards, rest stops, and sand. Then, I saw palm trees and colorful buildings. I had arrived at my ...