Safford, his team and this writer are in the Inyo National Forest in the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains, more than 11,000 ...

Since the beginning of the government shutdown, News Channel 3 has followed the impact on Joshua Tree National Park, as it remained open and free for entry with limited rangers. As facilities prepare ...

At some national parks such as Joshua Tree and Death Valley, it's been hard to tell the federal government is shut down.

This scenic 16.2-mile route through rugged rock formations and palm oases offers hikers panoramic desert and mountain views.

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A single California trail blends dramatic desert landscapes with breathtaking alpine views, offering an unforgettable ...

Escape to California’s hidden tiny home getaways where cozy design, big charm, and scenic surroundings create unforgettable ...

From Yosemite’s granite cliffs to the misty valleys of the Appalachians, the U.S. is made for hiking. Whether you want a long backcountry trek or a quick walk with a view, there’s a trail for everyone ...

Thousands of National Park Service employees are furloughed because of the government shutdown. Most parks are still open in some capacity, but the communities around those parks are facing challenges ...

A wildfire burning inside Joshua Tree National Park in Southern California is nearly contained more than a week after it started. But a group that helps support the park says the ongoing government ...

Seeking a remote (yet not too distant) escape in 2012, she settled on a roughly 160-acre plot of pancake-flat scrubland that she scooped for just $85,000 at the sandy outskirts of Yucca Valley near ...