A federal judge ordered the Bureau of Land Management to close off-road vehicle trails that cut through tortoise habitat in the western Mojave Desert. The ruling follows years of legal battles between ...

The Mojave Trails area has been a focus of geological research for decades. This unique landscape contains a stunning diversity of lava flows, mountains, playas, sand dunes, bajadas, washes, and other ...

Off-roading is a beloved pastime for many in the United States, and some off-road trails have become legendary among enthusiasts. Off-roaders in the Mojave Desert, however, will have to contend with ...

A federal judge ordered the closure of certain off-road routes in the Mojave Desert, as recreational activities are endangering tortoises. To be more specific, OHVs are reportedly threatening the ...

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Imagine driving halfway across California for two full days, without ever encountering another vehicle. Impossible though it may seem in a state with more than 35 million registered vehicles (that's ...