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A natural rock formation that looks exactly like a giant skull? This Joshua Tree trail delivers one of the desert’s most unforgettable sights.

Fresno, an alternate gateway to the national parks, has historical ties to the California Gold Rush. It developed into a major agricultural production hub for the San Joaquin Valley. Wineries, farmers ...

The best places to visit in California?” a proud Californian might say, lighting up with glee. “Where do I begin?” You may have heard folks from California brag about the geographical diversity of ...

The Coachella Valley Hiking Club organizes hikes, bike rides, community events and more. Hikers of all levels are welcome at the CVHC, but you must be a member to hike with the club.

When the lights of Palm Canyon Drive grew too bright, the iconic crooner and his inner circle headed somewhere even more ...

For the first time since before the pandemic, Make-A-Wish is bringing back one of its most meaningful endurance fundraisers, and this time, the trail leads straight through Joshua ...

TRAILBLAZING Two and a half years ago, my brother hatched a scheme to visit every one of the U.S. National Parks. We’re not ...

Explore California’s weirdest landmarks where bottle forests sing, mountains glow with color, and towering oddities rise from ...

To protect the southwest’s iconic Joshua trees, scientists are tinkering with their genetics and searching for climate havens ...

Here are the top five most welcoming destinations in the United States, according to Booking.com. Located in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg received the most positive traveler reviews in the ...