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This Southwestern U.S. National Park Is Located in the World’s Wettest Desert — and It’s Home to Over 2 Million Giant Cacti
Here’s everything you need to know to plan a trip to Saguaro National Park. While the Grand Canyon may be Arizona’s most well ...
New Arizona interstate plans put on hold after conservationists say it threatens Sonoran Desert
Planning for a new interstate through southern Arizona has been put on hold. 280 miles of highway between Nogales and Wickenburg expanding Interstate 11 had been proposed by federal and state ...
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Invasive species, drought make the Sonoran Desert 'a fire-prone ecosystem'
Watching the wildfires devastate a major U.S. city has many of us wondering: Could it happen here? Research shows our ...
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Lawsuit Forces Agencies to Halt Arizona Highway Plan Threatening Monuments, Endangered Species
In response to a lawsuit from conservation groups, the Federal Highway Administration and Arizona Department of ...
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Hikers enjoy desert beauty at Butcher Jones Recreation Site
At Butcher Jones Recreation Site, you can hike along the shores of Saguaro Lake for sweeping views of the Sonoran Desert.
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Sonoran Desert Parkway needs $355M to finish. The county wants your opinion
The group behind a planned Maricopa-Casa Grande Highway expansion project wants to hear from residents this week.  Pinal ...
Why are stingrays in Arizona?
The Sonoran Desert, known for its arid condition, is equally unique and has been dubbed the “lushest desert on earth” because ...