Lost Horse Mine, which produced about $5 million in gold and silver during the early 1900s, is now a 4-mile hiking trail in Joshua Tree.
Traversing Times
A day in the Indian Canyons reveals traces of Agua Caliente history.
Before you descend into Palm Canyon, consider its centuries-old history as the ancestral home of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
Hike of the Month: Pacific Crest Trail
The temperature on the Pacific Crest Trail can be 20 degrees cooler than in the desert, and it just gets better as you ascend the mountain.
The temperature on the Pacific Crest Trail can be 20 degrees cooler than in the desert, and it just gets better as you ascend the mountain.
Hike of the Month: Spitler Peak Trail
The 12-mile round trip Spitler Peak Trail ascends to about 7,000 feet, offering views of the Coachella Valley to the north.
The 12-mile round trip Spitler Peak Trail ascends from 4,900 feet to about 7,000 feet, offering views of the Coachella Valley to the north.
Hike of the Month: Willow Creek Trail
As the summer heats up, here's a hike that offers shaded paths, fragrant evergreens, and fantastic views starting in Idyllwild.
As summer temps rise, the Willow Creek Trail hike offers shaded paths and fantastic views from its 8-mile starting point in Idyllwild.
Insider’s Guide to the Indian Canyons
Brush up on these essentials before hitting the trails.
Hit the trail when you visit the Indian Canyons where approximately 60 miles of hiking is available among awe-inspiring landscape.
Out of the Park
These High Desert hikes lead to sand dunes, a palm oasis, and even a volcanic crater.
Here are 5 High Desert hikes to take this spring, offering a measure of prickly ocotillo and cholla, sunbaked boulders, and surprising oases.
A Deeper Sense of Place
The Agua Caliente Oasis Trail is a gift to us all.
The Oasis Trail is a re-creation of the Indian Canyons, just miles away in downtown Palm Springs at the Agua Caliente Cultural Plaza.
Discovering Whitewater Preserve
The writer experiences a new-found connection with nature just off Interstate 10 thanks to the University of California Climate Stewards Program.
Whitewater Preserve just off Interstate 10 offers a connection with nature thanks to the University of California Climate Stewards Program.
6 Dog Friendly Hiking Trails to Explore
Many Coachella Valley hiking trails prohibit dogs, but here are six that do with some helpful tips to make Fido's hike as enjoyable as yours.
Many Coachella Valley hiking trails prohibit dogs, but here are six that do with some helpful tips to make Fido’s hike as enjoyable as yours.