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 ...

Lupe, my hiking Chihuahua, and I were finally ready to hit the High Desert hiking trails after a brief summer/fall hiatus. Our last attempt at summiting peaks in the Victor Valley was in late June ...

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 ...

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If you’re looking to enjoy the beautiful desert landscape around Palm Springs without tackling tough climbs, there are plenty of easy hikes to choose from. These trails let you soak in the unique ...

Sorry Quartzite Mountain, Lupe and I have a new favorite High Desert hiking trail. Horseshoe Lake Loop in Mojave Narrows Regional Park is more like a cool stroll than a vigorous hike, but the ...

We see them every day in all their spectacular glory, rising from the desert floor majestically towards the heavens. Beautiful mountain ranges surround our gorgeous valley. They are breathtaking and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... 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 ...

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