Don’t be scared of the unforgiving appearance of desert terrain; the sandy dunes and cactus make desert hikes the perfect winter escape. For avid hikers, the desert is the perfect destination to lace ...

The Joshua tree forest is significant for many reasons, and if you want to go camping and hiking, you'll want to check out ...

Rain totally transforms the landscapes surrounding these trails, coaxing out desert blooms, creating ephemeral waterfalls, ...

Hiking, for me, is a family affair. Since I was a kid, it’s been a favorite pastime to enjoy with my sister and parents. But ...

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 ...

I slung my pack over my shoulder and hoisted it up, feeling the weight of six days worth of food in the balls of my feet. It was late afternoon and I already knew I had skimped on water. The penchant ...

American deserts offer breathtaking landscapes, unique ecosystems, and endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. While ...

Let’s face it: Backpacking the challenging and often remote Oregon Desert Trail in southeastern Oregon may not make your list of things to do this year, or ever. The trail is an ambitious, 750-mile ...

Plan a three-day Tucson getaway with saguaro hikes, mesquite-fired restaurants, mezcal bars, and an optional fourth night in ...

The Ocean State is famous for its miles of sandy shoreline, but the areas along the coast aren’t the only spots with significant stretches of sand. Tucked away in the middle of the state is a ...

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 ...