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Live From Joshua Tree,” hosted at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center, is an evening of stories and songs that celebrates the ...

An Arizona city takes the top spot thanks to mild weather, top-rated hiking trails, and stunning desert scenery.

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Deserts are often dismissed as empty wastelands of sand and sun, but these arid landscapes hide some of the most perplexing ...

Many of us begin a new year hoping to become better versions of ourselves. Some aim to improve their health, others focus on ...

These wellness destinations will connect you with Mother Nature — from recharging in healing hot springs to exploring barrier islands to getting pampered in a tree house.

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NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ana Gonzalez and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their new podcast Our Common Nature from WNYC, which connects music with nature and place.