Fiery blooms dress the thin gray ocotillo in surprising color during the desert spring. Here’s where to find it in the wild.
Hike of the Month: Chuckwalla Trail Loop in Rancho Mirage
This fairly challenging route near The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage offers stunning views of the desert.
This fairly challenging route near The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage offers stunning views of the desert.
Hike of the Month: Murray Canyon in Palm Springs
Embark on a 3.7-mile journey through desert scenery at the Indian Canyons, the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Embark on a 3.7-mile journey through desert scenery at the Indian Canyons, the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Hike of the Month: West Canyon Trail in Morongo Valley
Embark on a journey through Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, where panoramic views and wildlife sightings await.
Embark on a journey through Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, where panoramic views and wildlife sightings await.
Hike of the Month: Pushawalla Palms Trail
This route through the Coachella Valley Preserve leads to a palm oasis and provides 360-degree views.
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 to a refreshing oasis.
On the Coffman Trail, hikers may encounter horses and will enjoy panoramic views on the way to a refreshing oasis.
Hike of the Month: Museum to North Lykken Trail
The Palm Springs route offers wildlife encounters and panoramic views.
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.
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 about this magnificent place.
The vast and varied terrain of the Coachella Valley and surrounding areas conveys a mighty narrative about this magnificent place.
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.
Reflections on the seemingly inhospitable yet magical nature of the desert, especially in summer.