New research has discovered 16 new desert grasshopper species, revealing their Ice Age-driven isolation and diversification.

A High Wind Warning affecting the Mojave Desert region brings gusts up to 60 mph and possible travel impacts. Drier conditions are expected over the weekend and into next week.

Created by former President Joe Biden just days before he left office, Chuckwalla National Monument will further protect desert habitat in Southern California.

The Painted Desert, located within the Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona, is a tapestry of vibrant colors and ...

High Desert rain this week comes just in time for spring bloom season. Here are the top places to photograph spring ...

One of the world’s most iconic long-distance hiking trails for hiking enthusiasts is the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It ...

"Winds have decreased across the area and the Wind Advisory has been allowed to expire on time," states the NWS Las Vegas NV.

People with hotel industry ties are among buyers and entities that have snapped up 22 parcels within national park boundaries ...

Shutterstock One of the Most Extreme Places in the West Coast Death Valley National Park covers 3.4 million acres in ...

On Thursday at 12:50 a.m. the NWS Las Vegas NV issued a wind advisory valid from 10 a.m. until Friday 7 p.m. The advisory is ...

Meanwhile, environmentalists continue to blame the Mojave Desert plant for killing thousands of birds and tortoises. The Ivanpah solar power plant formally opened in 2014 on roughly 5 square miles ...

I found big adventure and warm weather in these national-park units spread across the Southeast and Southwest ...