It was a classic Fourth of July in the Mountains this year. There was abundant sunshine during the day, with lots of activity ...

Tulare Lake was drained by farmers more than a century ago, and it has reappeared only rarely when floods have reclaimed ...

Northwest of Winterhaven, California, the Topock Maze stands as a testament to the region's layered history. Comprising ...

The Mojave Desert, which includes the Amargosa Basin, is already the hottest place in North America. Temperatures in Death Valley, where the river terminates, regularly top 125 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Comanche National Grassland rewards visitors with the chance to follow dinosaur tracks and feel the spine-tingling thrill ...

There’s an exciting new rodeo in Santa Barbara County — Santa Barbara Rodeo Days — and I’m thrilled that Noozhawk will be a major sponsor. I’ve ...

“The Sonoran Desert is an ecosystem that is not well adapted to wildfire, and many of the charismatic native plants like saguaros cannot withstand the heat from the fire,” Sommers said.

Phoenix style shines with outdoor designs that beat desert heat discover creative ideas for beautiful, comfortable living ...

Now that July is here, many spring wildflowers have faded but summer blooms can still be found. Here’s a look at some of the ...