Things to do in Palm Springs – OUTDOORS

The Future of Indian Canyons Golf Resort
Jason Brewer, the new general manager of Indian Canyons Golf Resort, celebrates what makes the North...
Hike of the Month: Museum to North Lykken Trail
The Palm Springs route offers wildlife encounters and panoramic views....
6 Golf Experiences in Greater Palm Springs
From family-friendly practice facilities to testy tournament courses, the Coachella Valley caters to golfers of any...
Coachella Valley Firebirds Spark Second Season This October
The American Hockey League team kicks off the 2023-'24 season with a sold-out home game Friday,...
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...
“Nude Bowl” Near Palm Springs Has Lured Pro Skateboarders for Decades
Deep in the desert hinterlands, a fabled pool rests beneath the sand, its concrete walls over...
Sports History in the Coachella Valley Runs Deep
From the Showtime Lakers to the PGA Tour, here's a look at major sporting events that...
Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato Takes the Charging Bull Brand Off Road
The Italian automaker developed a limited-edition supercar for off-roading, and the result thrills....
7 Golf Courses to Play in Greater Palm Springs
Readers voted for their favorite businesses in 24 categories in our annual Best of the Best...
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....
How to Stay Active in Greater Palm Springs This Summer
Tennis courts, golf courses, and gyms are here to help you get moving....
NTT IndyCar Series Brings Motorsports to The Thermal Club
In a first for professional racing and the Coachella Valley, the IndyCar drivers made a practice...
Palm Springs’ Tim Bradley Celebrated by International Boxing Hall of Fame
The Coachella Valley’s own Tim Bradley, an ESPN boxing analyst and former two-division world title holder,...
Hike of the Month: Contact Mine
An easy-to-follow trail in Joshua Tree National Park leads to an old mine shaft and remnants...
Where to Stay Active After Dark in the Coachella Valley
During sizzle season, life starts after sundown. So, head to these recreational facilities that are lit...
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,...
Coachella Valley’s Taylor Ward Is an Angel in the Outfield
This season, Angels breakout player Taylor Ward lays claim to left field....
Where to Dine With a Golf Course View
There may be more than 100 golf courses in the desert, but that doesn’t mean every...
Hike of the Month: South Lykken Trail
Spring brings a chance to see flowering plants on this trail....More…
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...
8 Arnold Palmer Landmarks in Greater Palm Springs
In the year since golf legend Arnold Palmer’s death, Sept. 25, 2016, there’s been a subtle...