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 ...

Standing atop Ryan Mountain in Joshua Tree National Park ... You're likely to share the trail with the park's famous desert bighorn sheep at some point -- after all, they enjoy a romp up a ...

Joshua Tree National Park is a unique desert landscape with scenic views and diverse hiking trails. There are over 130 hiking ...

And you don't need to drive all the way out to Joshua Tree to do it. I love, for example, exploring the high desert of the ...

Many animals call the preserve home, including the so-called desert wolf, also known as the coyote. Keep an eye out for a ...

Popular hikes in Joshua Tree National Park Hidden Valley Nature Trail is a traveler favorite. This easy, 1-mile loop trail starts at a boulder-lined entrance before descending into a flat valley ...

The Forest Restoration project uses volunteers both hiking in from paved roads, and four-wheeling—then hiking—from 4WD trails ...

If you are planning a long hike, especially in summer, an early start is a good idea. Leave the trail before temperatures become too excessive. The park recommends bringing at least one gallon of ...