Among the treasures of these arid regions are the desert plants, marvels of adaptation and survival sculpted by the harsh environment they call home. These plants not only survive but flourish ...

What was once the largest solar power plant of its type in the world appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening.

The garden's brightly colored plants sharply contrast the Sonoran Desert's cinnamon-red buttes ... at $24.95 for adults and $14.95 for kids 3 to 17. Children younger than 3 enjoy free admission.