These often-overlooked desert spots prove you don’t need crowds or big-name parks to experience true desert beauty.

When winter chills sweep across the country, the desert begins to shine. Warm days, clear skies, and golden landscapes turn ...

Tiny Trinidad might be California’s most perfectly situated fishing village. Perched on a bluff overlooking a perfect natural harbor, this town of fewer than 400 people packs in the charm. Trinidad ...

EAST CHICAGO — Someone who purchases their lottery tickets in East Chicago easily can afford to give away the full-size candy bars to trick-or-treaters this Halloween.

Temecula is a charming little town just to the East of San Diego. The tourist town features an old Western atmosphere and motif with a modern, clean feel. The city, nestled among a slew of local ...

Borrego Springs is California’s only International Dark Sky Community, offering stellar stargazing for free. The famous metal ...

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Spring in California means wildflowers are bursting into color all over the state. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy this.

Here’s how eBird works. The first step is to create a free eBird account. Account holders also have access to a free, online ...

This roughly 3.5-mile loop includes just a few of the many trails within the state park, and offers hikers sweeping views of ...

Jordan Olson of Medina, Ohio and formerly of Woodland Park, recently hiked the Continental Divide Trail from the Mexican border to Montana. The CDT is approximately 3,100 miles long and winds its way ...

CARSON CITY, Mich. (WOOD) — A journey of a thousand miles begins with just a step. Sure. But what about 2,200 miles across 14 states, climbing and descending the equivalent of 16 Mount Everests? Sound ...