Wilderness skills and safety instructor Jon Mincks advises against hiking during the day in the summer due to the severe dangers desert heat can present. Mincks says if you have to go out hiking, make ...

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 ...

California’s desert trails offer a unique kind of adventure, especially in the winter when the weather is cooler and the crowds thin out. If you’re looking to explore rugged landscapes without the ...