In Southern California, Death Valley National Park is a warm winter escape that offers lots of hiking, scenic drives, and even a golf course. It also holds a lot of records. Most visitors know it as ...

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From the beach to the desert to the mountains, nine national parks are a road trip away from LA. Hard to believe that a national park is less than four hours from Los Angeles. Travelers can choose ...

Halfway between Las Vegas and Reno, where cell service goes to die and the stars come out to play, sits Tonopah, Nevada – a place where $800 still gets you a one-bedroom apartment and the night sky ...

Nestled between vast desert expanses and mountain silhouettes, Tonopah, Nevada stands as a testament to what America used to ...

From Gwent to Stardew Valley, these video-game-to-board-game adaptations actually understand the source material, and don’t ruin game night.

Michael Cooper, like most people, has many sides. There’s Michael Cooper, adventuring outdoorsman who’s racked up more than 8,000 miles trailblazing in the desert and backcountry, summitted countless ...

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Death Valley National Park is set to see a once-in-a-decade wildflower superbloom this year. Here’s how to see it.

This unforgettable loop from Las Vegas blends rugged desert beauty with surreal roadside attractions.

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