Our region's vistas are iconic, but its desert scent especially after a rain is just as distinctive. Renowned writer Gary Nabhan will speak on the fragrances of the Chihuahua desert at Marfa's Crowley theater.
Monsoon rains have finally arrived in Arizona, bringing much-needed water to desert plants and wildlife. Nothing is better than walking through the desert after a rain, smelling the freshness in
Desert dwellers know it well: the smell of rain and the feeling of joy that comes with it. The familiar fragrance, which is the result of oils and chemicals released by desert plants, may offer stress-reducing health benefits, University of Arizona research suggests.