California's mountains are an unsung hero for the outdoorsy types, and luckily there's a stunning community nestled between ...

In terms of sensory overload, the Pass Mountain Trail works sort of like an old-style 5-disc CD changer to deliver a cycle of ever-changing delights that, once engaged, just keeps on spinning. The 7.5 ...

In the highly competitive, oft-embellished sphere of hiking lore, there are two loop hikes in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve that have earned the title of epic. They are the Tom’s Thumb-East ...

Usery Mountain Regional Park near Mesa perfectly captures the iconic Sonoran Desert landscape palette. Bright blue skies contrast with the earthy colors of sand, rock and plants such as saguaros, ...

Cobalt Lake sits below Mount Rockwell, left, Sinopah Mountain, center, and Painted Teepee Peak, right, along the Two Medicine Pass Trail in Glacier National Park on Wednesday, Aug. 21. (Casey ...

The combination of easy access, relatively gentle terrain, great snow, and alpine scenery makes Shrine Pass Road a superb full-day backcountry ski trail. The route follows a snow-covered road that’s ...