A three-toed footprint appeared in the rock, slightly longer than my hiking boot. The outlines weren’t crisp, but the impression was deep enough to collect sand grains and pebbles. This impression is ...

As a Nevada local, I tell first-time visitors and tourists to skip Las Vegas and go to better places in the state, like Lake ...

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park and Carlsbad State Beach are the two San Diego County parks nominated in the second annual ...

Tucked along Wyoming’s high desert, Wamsutter is a quiet small town with big skies, wide-open landscapes, and a charm locals hope stays undiscovered.

As temperatures across the Coachella Valley begin climbing toward triple digits, many residents are heading to local trails earlier in the day to avoid the desert heat. Hikers say early morning hours ...

Rattlesnake season is here. Learn how to protect yourself and your pets from venomous snakes in the Mojave Desert.

These hidden waterfalls in Arizona are so scenic, peaceful, and unexpectedly beautiful, they feel more like a dream than a real day trip.

"Looking at these things gave me some feelings I wasn't sure about. So I took these things outside and I burned all of them" ...

Dr Brian Elmore witnessed a public health crisis unfold at the border near El Paso. He reflects on why it was like a ‘perverse Groundhog Day’ ...

I love a good outdoor adventure-but sometimes the most popular U.S. spots can feel more like a crowded street scene than a wilderness escape. If you’re hoping to run into fewer folks on your next ...

An eight-week voyage to the bottom of the Earth helped the photojournalist Chang W. Lee better understand his late father.

Forget bucket lists. More travelers are letting their dog lead the way, and it’s completely changing how trips get planned.