Though a relatively long hike, Devil’s Canyon offers the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful hike up the Santa Ynez River to Gibraltar Dam with a return trip through a narrow, lush canyon and back along ...

The view of Independence Monument from Rimrock Drive. This hiking loop ascends lower Monument Canyon (behind the tower) and descends Wedding Canyon (on the left). Photo by Terri Cook The Local ...

The 6100-acre Hollenbeck Canyon Wildlife Area is managed by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. It was once part of a Mexican land grant given in 1831 to Pio Pico, the last Mexican ...

Beginning at Sunrise Point, Queens Garden is a 1.8-mile out-and-back trail that takes travelers 320 feet down into the canyon amongst hoodoos. For an extra treat, take a short spur trail to spot Queen ...

There are so many hiking trails to explore in and around Tucson. We're surrounded by mountain ranges, national parks and beautiful desert, all beckoning us to get outside for some adventure. But ...

Betasso Preserve. Photo by Jay Bouchard. The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Why We Love it: These trails are really well built, and the route is ...

This loop out of St. George, Utah, explores an out-of-the-way corner of the U.S. Southwest. Even in the shadows of Zion and Grand Canyon National Parks, it’s easy to lose the crowds and find your own ...