After I paid my entrance fee at the front desk of the Tahquitz Canyon Visitor Center on the southern edge of Palm Springs, the cashier had one question for me before I could exit through the glass ...

There are many other beautiful desert hikes, some with water in the canyon floor, that are equally beautiful, but that remove crowds from the equation. Looking through blogs that have a strong focus ...

It’s not quite Sedona, Arizona, but the Coachella Valley is known as home to some of the best hiking in the Southwest. It’s tough to beat the variety of hikes the valley offers, and the ...

There is something truly magical about stepping off a sun-baked desert trail and, in just a few hours, finding oneself surrounded by snow-tipped peaks above the tree line. Imagine the surprise when an ...

Now is the time of year when I try not to brag too much about how great the weather is. Soon enough, my friends back home in the South will start posting on social media about ice, snow and bitter ...

Sunrise on the Lost Mine Trail of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, Texas. There are trails that make you work for views and those that give you the beauty right up front. The Lost Mine ...

Search and rescue experts explain the causes behind a chaotic weekend of rescues at Nevada's Red Rock Canyon and how hikers can stay safe.

About 18.5 million years ago, giant volcanic eruptions forever changed the landscape of what is today a swath of protected California desert land, bound by two major interstates between Los Angeles ...

Embark on a breathtaking hike where rocky cliffs, hidden swimming pools, and stunning views of the Dead Sea await. Discover ...

There are trails that make you work for views and those that give you the beauty right up front. The Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park is of the latter variety. Just one mile into the 4.8-mile ...