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 ...

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 ...

During the recent fires, many L.A. residents were inundated with information (and misinformation) about air quality. Here's the latest on a few spots where you can hike safely post-fires and not fret ...