It's the Mexico of film, song and cartoon: arid and semi-arid scrubland. And around Lake Chapala, it's teeming with things to ...

Two poorly placed cacti more than 50 years ago have turned into a full-scale invasion. It's prompting calls for people to ...

The infamous teddy bear or jumping cholla cactus (pronounced Choya). Named teddy bear because their spines look so fine and fur-like, these endearing-looking plants are certainly not for cuddling!

Identifying the teddy bear cholla is easy. It has densely interlaced yellow spines, tightly clustered stems and a dark lower trunk. Another name for this cactus is "jumping cholla," because the ...

Let nature be your guide as you immerse in the beauty of our desert wilds. Here are six places to enjoy the outdoors.