Of all Earth's continents, nowhere is as ecologically diverse as North America. From the magnificent peaks of the Rockies and the verdant prairies to the white sand beaches and rugged cliffs of its ...

It’s not quite Sedona, Arizona, but the Coachella Valley is known as home to some of the best hiking in the Southwest. It’s tough to beat the variety of hikes the valley offers, and the ...

It's easy to think the desert is dead during the summer, given the triple-digit heat and mass exodus of seasonal residents. But there's plenty of fun activities to keep boredom at bay. The Desert Sun ...

Spring has officially sprung in the Coachella Valley, and if you ask us, it's the best time of year to be in the desert. Everything comes alive during this season, from luscious wildflowers and ...

Saturday is National Trails Day, a time designated by the nonprofit American Hiking Society for the past 18 years to get Americans outdoors and into the natural spaces that spur adventure for some, ...

From a National Park to a Zoo and an Aviation museum, this Southern Arizona town is a favorite. Best explored from the Fall ...

Spring in Colorado is colloquially known as shoulder season (or mud season), as folks come off the slopes and wait for the snow to melt and alpine wildflowers to bloom. When it comes to hiking, ...

Now is the time of year when I try not to brag too much about how great the weather is. Soon enough, my friends back home in the South will start posting on social media about ice, snow and bitter ...

The first day of June not only marked National Trails Day but it also signified the start of National Great Outdoors Month. June is the perfect time, as encouraged by state and federal governments, to ...

Autumn changes everything in the Valley of the Sun. Autumn means that overflowing bowls of Halloween candy are acceptable décor and pumpkin spice flavor is added to everything from coffee to cookies ...