Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher
Latest articles by Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher

Remnants of an Explosive Past: Images of Springerville Volcanic Field
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
The Springerville Volcanic Field of the American West displays an ancient volcanic field that looks largely the same as when European explorers came through in the 16th century.

Cranberries: An American Fruit in Photos
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Cranberries, that iconic staple of Thanksgiving Day dinners, are a fruit native to North America that are grown in bogs and were eaten by Native Americans.

Photos: Where the Sunflowers Shine
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Fields of bright, blooming sunflowers are a sure sign of summer turning into autumn in many areas around the world where they are grown. See photos and learn about sunflowers here.

In Photos: Arizona's Superstition Wilderness
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
The Superstition Wilderness of central Arizona is one of the most rugged and undisturbed areas of the American West.

Images: Magnificent Geological Formations of the American West
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published

Photos: The Mysterious World of Cryptobiotic Soil
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
These miniature mounds support entire desert ecosystems.

Flower Photos: The Beautiful Rose
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Throughout human history, people have appreciated the beauty and sweet smell of the rose.

Awe-Inspiring Scenes: Arizona's Red Rock Country
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Stunning views of ancient ruddy rock structures.

Creosote Bushes: The Scent of the Desert
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
The smell of deserts in the rain.

Amaryllis: The World's Flowering Holiday Favorite
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Beautiful blooms second only to poinsettias as holiday décor.

White River Badlands: A Window into History
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Fossils and native wildlife abound.

The Serene Splendor of the Salty Salton Sea
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Salty inland sea abounds with wildlife.

Desert Green: Joshua Tree National Park
By Linda & Dr. Dick Buscher published
Meet the beauty of an oasis in the Mojave.
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