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In 2009, South American deserts stretching from Peru’s parched coast to the wilds of Patagonia became a playground for the global off-road racing elite. Each year since, thousands of riders on ...

Rare monsoon rains have briefly turned Rajasthan’s Thar Desert green, awakening dormant seeds and wildlife, offering a ...

Justin Stewart, an ecologist with the Society for the Protection of Underground Networks, collects a sample of soil containing mycorrhizal fungi taken at Saguaro National Park. Credit: Wyatt ...

Osoyoos draws snowbirds from across the country for winter wine, farm-to-table dining, and outdoor adventure.