HIKING

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...
Traversing Times
Before you descend into Palm Canyon, consider its centuries-old history as the ancestral home of the...
Hike of the Month: Pacific Crest Trail
The temperature on the Pacific Crest Trail can be 20 degrees cooler than in the desert,...
Hike of the Month: Spitler Peak Trail
The 12-mile round trip Spitler Peak Trail ascends from 4,900 feet to about 7,000 feet, offering...
Hike of the Month: Willow Creek Trail
As summer temps rise, the Willow Creek Trail hike offers shaded paths and fantastic views from...
Insider’s Guide to the Indian Canyons
Hit the trail when you visit the Indian Canyons where approximately 60 miles of hiking is...
Out of the Park
Here are 5 High Desert hikes to take this spring, offering a measure of prickly ocotillo...
A Deeper Sense of Place
The Oasis Trail is a re-creation of the Indian Canyons, just miles away in downtown Palm...
Discovering Whitewater Preserve
Whitewater Preserve just off Interstate 10 offers a connection with nature thanks to the University of...
6 Dog Friendly Hiking Trails to Explore
Many Coachella Valley hiking trails prohibit dogs, but here are six that do with some helpful...
Social Climber
Instructor Katie Paulson with She Moves Mountains offers tips on how to conquer the boulders and...
Hot on the Trail
Long Canyon Trail links Desert Hot Springs to Joshua Tree National Park, giving hikers a new...
Lasting Impression: Andreas Canyon
Andreas Canyon abounds with flora that usually offers splashes of color in the spring thanks to...
Hike and a Bite
Secure your Trailicious Pass and choose from 30 Greater Palm Springs trails along with special restaurant...
Good Hike in the Badlands
The East Indio Hills Badlands Trail is a recent desert hiking addition with help from Friends...
Mind-Altering Grandeur
The sights and sounds along the trails of the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National...
Greater Outdoors
Outdoor adventure awaits in Greater Palm Springs, where championship sports, high-octane thrills, and nature trails leave...
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
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Going Green in Golf
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5 Best Golf Holes in Greater Palm Springs
"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...