I felt every drop of sweat make its way down my face, neck and back as I stared down the rattlesnake, its beady eyes locked with mine, daring me to move. At this point, a few miles into my ...

How much would you spend to protect California’s deserts? State legislators will face that choice when they decide how much money in the 2022 budget to earmark for the California Desert Conservation ...

Sage Clegg folded her body against a tower of basalt and turned the GoPro on herself. The shade was a small defense against the blistering heat in the depth of Oregon's Owyhee Canyonlands. “I’m ...

Tethered to both a kiddie playground and a backcountry historic trail, High Desert Park in Black Canyon City doubles as an approachable community gathering space and a gateway to the rugged ...

Where to stay: Birch Creek Historic Ranch – This ranch owned by the Bureau of Land Management has five free campsites along the Owyhee River. The property has a water source and restroom that is open ...

Created by the Oregon Natural Desert Association conservation group to spur appreciation for the lands it is trying to protect, the trail is unusual in many ways. It isn’t really a trail. Waypoints on ...