“OHV use in the (western Mojave) area is a significant ongoing cause of harm to the desert tortoise, and closures to areas of OHVs is beneficial to desert tortoise survival,” Illston’s nine-page order ...

Off-road enthusiasts in the Southwestern United States have lost access to 2,200 miles of off-road trails after a judicial ruling in January 2026.

A federal judge says Mojave Desert tortoises deserve protecting from roaring trucks ...

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The Bureau of Land Management was ordered to close down popular off-roading trails in parts of the Mojave in order to protect the imperiled desert tortoise.

Sunrise on the Lost Mine Trail of the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, Texas. There are trails that make you work for views and those that give you the beauty right up front. The Lost Mine ...

This under-the-radar Arizona park is one of the best spring spots for seeing desert wildlife up close without big crowds.

Planning an Arizona hiking year? Start with these standout trails for big views, dramatic cliffs, and desert-to-forest scenery in one state.

There are trails that make you work for views and those that give you the beauty right up front. The Lost Mine Trail in Big Bend National Park is of the latter variety. Just one mile into the 4.8-mile ...