Of all Earth's continents, nowhere is as ecologically diverse as North America. From the magnificent peaks of the Rockies and the verdant prairies to the white sand beaches and rugged cliffs of its ...

How much would you spend to protect California’s deserts? State legislators will face that choice when they decide how much money in the 2022 budget to earmark for the California Desert Conservation ...

Scorching days, freezing nights, precious little water and dangerous reptiles for company. It’s no surprise that deserts are among the most daunting places on Earth. Some may think they’re best ...

Oregon’s desert towns might not be the first places that come to mind for outdoor fun, but they offer some serious adventure.

Spring in Colorado is colloquially known as shoulder season (or mud season), as folks come off the slopes and wait for the snow to melt and alpine wildflowers to bloom. When it comes to hiking, ...

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 ...

From Mount San Jacinto State Park to Pioneertown Mountains Preserve, the Palm Springs area is home to some of the desert's most intriguing, challenging and fun hikes. Each area is a little different.

Autumn changes everything in the Valley of the Sun. Autumn means that overflowing bowls of Halloween candy are acceptable décor and pumpkin spice flavor is added to everything from coffee to cookies ...

We see them every day in all their spectacular glory, rising from the desert floor majestically towards the heavens. Beautiful mountain ranges surround our gorgeous valley. They are breathtaking and ...

If you’re looking to explore some unique outdoor spots, Oregon’s desert parks offer a refreshing change from the typical lush ...

The path leading up Helendale's Peloza Peak is tricky to find at best, impossible and self-deprecating at its finest. But getting lost is a part of the fun, right? Right? At least this is the dead of ...