HIKING
Hike of the Month: Barker Dam Trail
See the breathtaking beauty of Joshua Tree National Park on the short Barker Dam Trail....About the Ocotillo Plant, Native to the Coachella Valley
Fiery blooms dress the thin gray ocotillo in surprising color during the desert spring. Here's where...Hike of the Month: Pushawalla Palms Trail
This route through the Coachella Valley Preserve leads to a palm oasis and provides 360-degree views....Explore the Beauty of Indian Canyons’ Coffman Trail in Palm Springs
On the Coffman Trail, hikers may encounter horses and will enjoy panoramic views on the way...Hike of the Month: Museum to North Lykken Trail
The Palm Springs route offers wildlife encounters and panoramic views....Hike of the Month: Round Valley to Wellman Divide
Visit the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and hike this loop trail with stunning views....Seven Natural Wonders of the California Desert
The vast and varied terrain of the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas conveys a mighty narrative...A New York Times Bestseller Reflects on the Heat of the Desert
Reflections on the seemingly inhospitable yet magical nature of the desert, especially in summer....Hike of the Month: Contact Mine
An easy-to-follow trail in Joshua Tree National Park leads to an old mine shaft and remnants...Fern Canyon: The Trail Less Traveled
A small palm oasis and panoramic views reward hikers who traverse the sandy and rocky terrain...Hike of the Month: East Indio Hills Badlands
View the Salton Sea and Palm Springs from this fairly new hiking trail....Chino Canyon Draws Visitors With Steep, Stunning Beauty
Once the site of an ancient Cahuilla village, the canyon calls modern visitors for hiking, exploration,...Hike of the Month: South Lykken Trail
Spring brings a chance to see flowering plants on this trail....Hike of the Month: Painted Canyon & Ladder Canyon Loop
A short trip out of Palm Springs to Mecca Hills offers this excellent hike of Painted...Hike of the Month: Clara Burgess Trail
This moderately challenging 7.1-mile trail in Palm Springs leads to the summit of Murray Hill, which...Hike of the Month: Murray Canyon Trail
The Murray Canyon Trail is one of four passes in the Indian Canyons, the ancestral home...Hike of the Month: Hopalong Cassidy Trail
Though seemingly barren from a distance, you’ll spot a variety of flora like barrel cactus, cholla,...Hike of the Month: Lost Horse Mine Trail
Lost Horse Mine, which produced about $5 million in gold and silver during the early 1900s,...
VIDEOS
In a Pickle
Reflecting pickleball’s growing popularity, the National Championships step into the limelight at the Indian Wells Tennis...Foundation Sets the Tone for BNP Paribas Open’s Growth
The foundation laid by Charlie Pasarell, Raymond Moore, and Peggy Michel in 1985 helped to perpetuate...A Fitting Answer
Work with a good club-fitter to select a set of golf clubs designed specifically for you...5 Golf Gadgets for Dad
...Going Green in Golf
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"Where should I play?" Golf writer Judd Spicer has 5 answers located in Greater Palm Springs....Ride the New Wave on the GolfBoard
GolfBoard, a hybrid of a surf- and skateboard created to replace the traditional golf cart, is...Big Wheel Tours Brings Desert Wonders Closer
For Evan Trubee, a lifelong passion in cycling evolved into a 20 year business venture in...