When Mike Osborne was an undergraduate at Stanford University, he crisscrossed the western United States, making the long drive between his Texas home and California about every six months. The ...

The golden age of California resort culture during the 1930s saw Hollywood stars and wealthy industrialists transform the desert oasis of Palm Springs into America's most glamorous winter playground.

WASHINGTON– Today, President Biden established Chuckwalla National Monument, protecting over 600,000 acres of public lands in the California desert. The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) ...

Maybe it’s just us, but February tends to bring on the desert energy. With winter still holding strong in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s nothing quite like basking in the healing properties of the ...

As the most discerning, up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel, Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse, offering both inspiration and vital intel. We understand that time is ...

With such a vast and diverse landscape, the U.S. offers an ample mix of outdoor activities and city getaways. Sometimes even within the same state. Take Oregon, for example, known for Mount Hood, the ...

Craig Childs sees things, like anyone wandering in the deserts of the Colorado Plateau. But he takes note of them in more profound ways than most of us. Juniper trees, for example: “Junipers are ...

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While water may seem like the most essential component for the success of a yard or garden, there are many ways to create and maintain a low-maintenance desert landscape without using too much of this ...

In a small room tucked into the corner of the Mojave Desert Land Trust’s headquarters in Joshua Tree, three nondescript white refrigerators hold the future fate of the desert landscape. The ...