The L.A. Times Features team shares the places that have helped them amid uncertainty, be it a hot spring, cool desert, ...

Nevada's desert landscape is truly breathtaking. It's also home to several creatures, some of which you should definitely be ...

There are places to travel to that when you visit, the atmosphere of the place itself can clear your mind. These types of places are likely different for every individual. For me, they are usually ...

Iconic venomous rattlesnake from desert regions of the southwestern United States and ... Other species of rattlesnakes found in California include the Western Diamondback, Sidewinder, and Mojave ...

Welcome to Calico, California, a ghost town that’s more alive than you’d expect! Nestled in the Mojave Desert, this rustic ...

Mojave Rattlesnake. Image by steve_byland via Depositphotos ... This snake is primarily nocturnal during hot months and prefers desert scrub and grassy habitats. Its bite requires immediate medical ...

Shutterstock A hiker’s paradise… and a critter’s playground. When you hike through Arizona’s beautiful desert, you’re walking through one of North America’s most incredible outdoor habitats. But ...

Antelope Valley Poppy Reserve is located in the western Mojave Desert at 2,624 to 2,925 ft (800 to 900 ... If you see any, it must be one of the local staff's trained dogs. Rattlesnakes are also ...

Chuckwalla National Monument was established by outgoing President Joe Biden as one of his last actions to help restore ...

What was once the largest solar power plant of its type in the world appears headed for closure just 11 years after opening.

As solar energy farms continue to pop up across the Mojave Desert, some residents are being squeezed out of their homes: the ...