Nestled in the heart of Twentynine Palms, California, there’s a hidden gem that’ll make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a real-life oasis. The Fortynine Palms Oasis Trail is not just a walk in the ...

White water river rafting, although mainly thought of as an activity for adrenaline junkies, is a highly underrated outdoor activity and is especially fun durin ...

Large wildfires in the desert were once rare. Now experts worry that invasive plants and a changing fire cycle are putting ...

If you’re getting the itch to go camping this winter, but don’t feel like braving the cold and/or rain, there is another way.

Tucked away on state Route 18 is a trail where hikers meander through pinyon-juniper forest, braving rocky and sandy conditions to get to a single point — one of the ...

A new book from the Palm Springs Preservation Foundation examines the architecture and development of the Indian Canyons ...

Discover otherworldly dunes, desert canyons, lofty amusement parks, and a surprising number of waterfalls and hot springs in ...

The L.A. Times Features team shares the places that have helped them amid uncertainty, be it a hot spring, cool desert, ...

This lodge is all about its spectacular location, within a national monument and between two national parks. It also has fire pits, free s'mores, and access to endless trails and rivers.

These key moments — and many others — came to define Desert Modern architecture and continue to captivate enthusiasts around ...

Located just outside Tucson, Arizona, Ventana Canyon's two 18-hole courses, Mountain and Canyon, are the stars of the show at ...