Key Highlight: If you’re on the hunt for a hiking adventure while in Palm Springs, consider San Jacinto Peak. Not only is it the backdrop to the Coachella Valley, it’s also the second-tallest ...

I had stashed a pocket guide to the plants of the San Jacinto Mountains, and planned to take time to stop and smell the cedar. While the full Cactus to Clouds route is only for the supremely fit ...

The city of Palm Springs rests in the shadows of the San Jacinto Mountains. The towering, snowcapped peaks of Southern California's second-highest mountain range are beautiful to behold from the ...