Go beyond the bright lights of California’s cities and you’ll find a natural wonderland ideal for a full reset, as Michelle Bates discovers.

You may never have heard of this desert preserve, but it's got great hiking that looks just like Joshua Tree — just a few miles away and without the crowds.

Winding through wild national parks, hillside vineyards and whimsical towns, a campervan trip through the Western US promises to be unforgettable.

There is no better way to take in the sights and sounds of this wondrous park than through hiking. We combed through reviews ...

Letting Adventure Happen Photos by Aaron Clark and Jenny Smith. I am not what anyone would describe as “well-traveled.” ...

Few places feel as perfectly suited for road trips as the Golden State. With landscapes that shift effortlessly from towering ...

Vast stretches of untamed land invite travelers into places where nature still feels powerful and unfiltered. Towering cliffs ancient trees sweeping deserts and alpine peaks create a sense of scale ...

Arid low desert and vegetated high desert meet in this beloved natural gem, offering visitors stunning vistas and rewarding hikes.

Joshua Tree Trail begins at an opening in the fence behind the parking lot’s large sign for Wee Thump Joshua Tree Wilderness.

A short-term closure at Joshua Tree National Park's west entrance will mark the completion of a construction project aimed at improving visitor access and operations. The west entrance, including ...

It’s a moonless winter night in the Mojave Desert, and stars dazzle across the inky black sky in a kaleidoscope of constellations. From the patio of my room at Reset Hotel—a newly opened boutique ...