Anchored by Adelanto to the northwest, Hesperia to the south, Apple Valley to the east and Victorville in the center, the main cities of the Victor Valley cover a sizable area in south-central California. And with moderate year-round temperatures, lots of sunshine, and a diverse desert and mountain landscape, enjoying the outdoors is the rule, not the exception. “Outdoor recreation activities are affordable ways for families to spend quality time together,” says Donna Meester, Victorville’s director of community services. “Children can also learn a lot from a hike, whether it’s about vegetation, conservation or animal interaction.”