The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, ...

An Easter cactus is a blooming houseplant that offers vibrant star-shaped flowers, which typically appear from March to May.

And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding.

Social media users were amazed by the plant's transformation, with one saying: "This should be used in a national ad campaign ...