Fascinating caves, an opera house and hot springs galore. The historic communities of Shoshone and Tecopa have much more to ...

Reptiles in Oregon's high desert are quite widespread, though few are especially common. You may see lots at some times and ...

Mid-winter "false springs" — warm, spring-like days — also threaten insect populations as they can trick insects into emerging from hibernation or hatching early. When freezing temperatures return, ...

We’ve all seen the design models showing miniature people happily chatting on tree-lined streets and sitting outside restaurants. But many modern residential developments end up as eerie, empty places ...

In 2018 we’ll explore the wonder of birds, and why we can’t live without ... Gray gulls raise their chicks in Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth.

Silver Lake, Oregon sits in the state’s vast southeastern region, where the population density drops to “occasional antelope” ...

Arizona's enchanting landscapes, where the rugged desert meets the majestic mountains, boast over 4,000 native plants, adding ...

You'll be amazed by the ways desert birds survive and thrive in dry country. Learn about the bird species that live in ...

The report finds that about one-third of species, including many in the Mountain West, are at high or moderate concern from a ...

Did you pay attention to the top headlines in the High Desert this week? Now is the time to test your skills with this week's vvdailypress.com news quiz, covering stories from March 8 through ...

Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms since it was first detected in North America in late 2021. But what has been ...