Tired of the usual Santa Clarita routine? Take a detour and discover Palm Springs - a vibrant desert escape just a few hours ...

Whether you need to be a stone's throw from the studios, the beach or hiking trails, these are the best resorts, hotels and ...

If you feel like we had a wet spring, you're right. Here's what experts have to say about its impact on state parks and what ...

Active and retired U.S. military personnel and their spouses will receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway throughout the month of July. The annual “Military Days” promotion offers ...

Hotel prices have dropped, crowds have dwindled. Summer can be a wonderful time for a desert escape if you have a plan for ...

This time, all these years later and in a different area of the state park, I actually made it to the palm trees: not a mirage, but a lively, breezy haven in the warm desert. On my return hike, I ...

One of California’s most dangerous hikes starts in Palm Springs, in the corner of the parking lot for the city’s art museum and just steps away from all the major attractions of the downtown ...

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Ascend from the desert floor to the alpine forest atop Mount San Jacinto. The tramway offers breathtaking views and access to over 50 miles of hiking trails.

The Cactus to Clouds ascent just outside Palm Springs, Calif., is grueling, but natural treasures, and a speedy trip down, await anyone who is up to the challenge.

There are many hiking options in and around Palm Springs — some free and others with a trail fee. Always be prepared with water, sun protection and a plan to turn back if the heat is too much.

We began at the Palm Springs Art Museum trailhead at 4:30 a.m. and finished around 4 p.m. at the Tramway station. This last spring, I then hiked from the station to San Jacinto Peak with my 9-year ...