Haze hung over the Salton Sea on a recent winter day, while black-necked stilts and kildeer waded in the shallows, pecking at ...

California's bird diversity and accessibility of parks and other public spaces make the state second best in the U.S. for birdwatching.

Here are some of the most spectacular works at Desert X 2025, the world's foremost open-air showcase for monumental art.

Mysterious metallic mirrors, stacks of imported marble boulders and a 3D-printed mud hut appeared in the California desert ...

Hispanic and Native American wine producers cultivate vineyards at high altitude and on desert plains in this southwestern ...

There's no shortage of breathtaking outdoor adventures waiting to be enjoyed in California, and the Golden State's largest dunes are another to add to the list.

Hackman and Arakawa lived in a multilevel Pueblo-style home that blends in with the surrounding geography. He enjoyed weekly ...

This desert oasis — actually nine low-lying ... Thanks to forward-thinking conservation efforts, the region’s lush fairways thrive sustainably, showing that world-class golf and eco-conscious ...

Sometimes known as a western king, a California king mattress offers more legroom than a standard king bed, and to some people’s surprise, a slightly smaller width. In addition to added space ...

Death Valley’s extreme heat is primarily a result of its unique geography ... to rise far higher than in regions with more humidity or vegetation. Mesquite Dunes desert in Death Valley National Park ...

Doffo adds he believes the wine region does tourism very well, especially as it brings in not only wine lovers, but beer drinkers, golf enthusiasts and foodies alike. It also boasts more than 23 ...

Today, the water has dried up, swimmers have disappeared, and most of what remains are empty cement pools and buildings decaying in the desert sun. Driving through California's Mojave Desert in ...