There’s a moment when you’re cruising along Highway 14 in the Eastern California desert, radio fading in and out, wondering if civilization has forgotten you—then suddenly the landscape transforms so ...

Tucked between the Mojave Desert and the San Joaquin Valley sits a mountain paradise that’s been California’s best-kept secret – until now. Tehachapi isn’t just another dot on the map; it’s a ...

There's a massive Joshua tree forest in northwestern Arizona. You can visit without the fees or crowds you'd find in a ...

Bay Area residents share how California forest deregulation and park service cuts are affecting summer plans and access to ...

A brush fire ignited near Silverwood Lake on Saturday afternoon, threatening structures and prompting evacuations as it grew ...

When driving from Phoenix to San Francisco, you'll find cool cities, beautiful landscapes and lots of interesting attractions ...

Find out the best stops along Route 66 on a Chicago to Los Angeles (or Los Angeles to Chicago) driving trip across the USA.

But popular desert campgrounds, including near Joshua Tree, are still at risk, as GOP Sen. Mike Lee vows to continue fight for sale of BLM lands.

Her pitch: There’s up to 2.5 million acre-feet of untapped water in the Mojave Desert her company can move and store across the arid Southwest.

Desert camping is an excellent way to go back to nature and see the night sky in its full glory. With hardly any light pollution, deserts across the globe make for some of the best stargazing ...

Nuzzled up against Mojave boulders in Lucerne Valley, Sawtooth Canyon is a hotspot for rock climbers and boulderers. The area is dubbed “New Jack City” by locals and has over 450 sport ...