The strange, weirdly beautiful Salton Sea is the largest lake in California (sorry, Tahoe) and among the lowest in the world. Yes, a sea below sea level. It’s also the centerpiece of some of the state’s quirkiest scenery and most oddball attractions. You’ve got to see Salton at least once, and early spring is the best time to do it.
Your best intro to the Salton Sea is via a 2.5-mile walk along the north shore in Salton Sea State Recreation Area. It’s not exactly paradise, but the surrounding geography… Read More
No California desert trip is complete without a visit to an oasis, and on a Salton Sea sojourn, that means a 1-mile (round-trip) out-and-back walk to palm tree heaven: Dos… Read More
From backcountry glamping to ziplining under the stars, and traversing the island’s interior, Catalina has a wilder side waiting to be explored. Here are the six best ways to experience… Read More
The Sonny Bono National Wildlife Refuge doesn’t get many human visitors, but more than 30,000 birds make it a point to visit this hidden gem every year. It consists of… Read More
Suicide Rock near Idyllwild is a SoCal hot spot for changing colors in the fall,…
Let us count the number of oak tree species in the Volcan Mountain Wilderness…
“A quiet refuge for the people and wild life forever.”…
This 6.8-mile (round-trip) loop in northern Griffith Park is supernaturally enticing:…
The Thompson Creek Trail in Claremont seems so benign. And…
Beek’s Place in the Santa Ana Mountains is one of…
City lights and ocean views: Brentwood’s dog-friendly, 7.4-mile (round-trip) Westridge…
Sure, the posh resorts in Palm Springs are unrivaled, but sometimes that poolside mojito is sweeter after a good hike…
Fall colors and fewer people are just a couple of reasons autumn is one of Yosemite’s most beautiful seasons.
