By Howard Whiteman Murray State University I hike as much as I can, and I never fail to learn something new on every trip. Hiking efficiently isn’t rocket science. When you are hiking off-trail, you ...

There’s a botanical wonderland hiding in plain sight in Montecito, and most Californians have absolutely no clue it exists. Lotusland is the kind of place that makes you question whether you’ve ...

This gorgeous Arizona castle feels like one of the state’s best hidden surprises, with striking architecture, desert views, ...

Arizona restaurants like Ursa in Tucson are playing with ancient Sonoran Desert ingredients in bold, inventive cuisine.

Behind the stillness of desert landscapes, cacti appear to be changing in unexpected ways. The cactus on your windowsill may ...

After dropping another Air Jordan 1 with Fragment last year, Travis Scott is entering into a new three-way collaboration. The new colorway sticks to the earthy color palette favored by Scott and ...

Cacti are versatile and low-maintenance plants that can brighten any indoor or outdoor space. Known for their unique shapes, stunning flowers, and drought tolerance, they’re a favorite among plant ...

The Rosca de Reyes that millions of Mexican residents are enjoying today (Jan. 6, Three Kings Day) will likely lack the traditional sweet acitrón, given that the cactus from which it is derived is in ...

Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) is hands down one of the most popular houseplants in the world. Together with the Thanksgiving Cactus and Easter Cactus, this trio of succulents have the ability to ...

What’s not to admire about the xeriscaping and native plantings dotting front and backyards across the U.S.? For those still mowing swaths of lawn, xeriscaping is a trend that swaps thirsty grass and ...

The Ethel M Botanical Cactus Garden in Henderson transforms what most people consider harsh, uninviting terrain into a mesmerizing landscape that feels plucked from the pages of an otherworldly ...

MEXICO CITY — Even though it's illegal, bars of acitrón are stacked in nearly every stall at the Merced market in Mexico City. They look like lemon bars. But they're pieces of barrel cactus that have ...