Author Archives: Kate Wertheimer

Gorgeous Menorahs, Candles, Dreidels, and Gelt to Add to Your Hanukkah Wish List

Everybody wants to show their pride at Hanukkah, but let’s face it: Gelt can be a little waxy, dreidels are for kids (and look it), and… Read More

Swaddle Yourself in the Comfiest, Coziest (and Coolest) Robes on the Market

We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our site, we might earn a commission. If you’re a robe lover, you already… Read More

Escape Into Underwater Bliss with These Aquarium Webcams

The world can be an overwhelming, anxiety-inducing place—especially right now. When we’re feeling too wound up, too sad, too scared or too lonely, we always… Read More

Official Rules: Sunset Travel Awards 2020

Submissions: Entries opens March 16, 2020, at sunset.com/travelawards. The deadline for entries and registration payment is 11:59 p.m. PDT, May… Read More

Style Icon of the West: Georgia O’Keeffe

Who She Was Though sometimes dour in pictures, O’Keeffe—seen here near her New Mexico home in 1944—did have a lighthearted side. Photo by Maria Chabot,… Read More

Solar Power, Stained Glass, and Slacklines: These Are the Coolest Climbing Gyms

These climbing gyms are superlative—they’re the tallest, the oldest, the most environmental. Sure, they have the best facilities and the best conditioning, but they also… Read More

The 11 Most Instagrammed National Parks Aren’t That Surprising, but They Sure Are Stunning

1. Grand Canyon National Park #grandcanyon, 3,619,660 posts… Read More

How to Reserve a Permit for the Insanely Popular Havasupai Campground (and What to Do if You Can’t)

Another year, another opportunity to fight tooth and nail for a coveted camping permit at Grand Canyon National Park‘s Havasupai, home to countless waterfalls,… Read More

Colorado’s International Snow Sculpture Championship Will Blow All of Our Minds

For the 30th year, Breckenridge, Colorado will host 64 of the world’s leading snow sculpture artists at the International Snow Sculpture Championship, where they will… Read More

National Parks Will Be Free These Five Days in 2020–Here’s Where to Go When

We love a free national park day! And we have to give props to the National Parks System, which does its best to offer… Read More

The Grand Canyon Is Extra Awe-Inspiring Under a Blanket of Snow

We love to see a gorgeous desert vista covered in snow. This winter has presented plenty of opportunities, from multiple snow flurries in Joshua… Read More

Our Favorite Wine Caves in California for Subterranean Sipping

Wine caves are our favorite second favorite part about visiting wine country. They’re a peek into each winery’s particular preferences: How bottles are stored,… Read More

This Artist Uses Snowshoes to Carve Massive, Ephemeral Artworks into the Snow

Simon Beck‘s art is inspired by the natural wonder and intricate nature of snowflakes;… Read More

UberSKI Feature Confirms Extra Space for Skis and Snowboards, Making It Easier Than Ever to Shred This Winter

UberSKI is back this winter with its genius idea to offer rides to the ultimate seasonal destination—the slopes—for folks lugging their gear along. UberSKI… Read More

Joshua Tree National Park Looks Insanely Beautiful After Snow

A sparkling layer of snowfall turned Joshua Tree into an unlikely winter wonderland this week. Here are some beautiful Instagram shots of the park blanketed… Read More

The Newest and Best Winter Gear for All Your Snowy Adventures

Oros Orion Parka Courtesy of Oros Down insulation has kept out the chill since the 1600s, if not earlier. The problem is… Read More

Gifts for the Wellness Seeker

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Gifts for Pets and Their People

Gifts for your dog, cat, or furry family members––and the people that care for them. We only recommend things we love. If you buy something through our… Read More

LAX Just Changed Their Rideshare Pick-Up System, Is Now More of a Nightmare Than Ever

Ah, LAX. You’ve tried so hard to please us, with your constant construction (when will it end?) and stubborn refusal to tear down… Read More

We Shouldn’t Tell You This, But: America’s Only Legal Funeral Pyre Is in the Mountains of Colorado

If you’re unsatisfied with the run-of-the-mill funeral and burial options in your hometown, may we suggest a move to Crestone, Colorado? The town, which… Read More

The Weirdest and Most Wonderful Museums in the West

There’s no doubt that the West is brimming with culture, including some of the country’s (and world’s) best museums. The spots that follow might not… Read More

Dream Job Alert: Get Paid to Ski the World’s Most Famous Peaks This Winter

How does an all-expenses paid trip to a world-class ski resort sound? Now add some extra cash on top.  Intrigued? For the second… Read More

Get to Know Each of Alaska’s Eight Awe-Inspiring National Parks

Aside from Denali, how many of Alaska’s national parks can you name? The state’s protected areas remain largely little-known and unexplored, and count… Read More

Where to Hook the Fattest, Freshest Salmon in Alaska

Alaska boasts some of the best salmon fishing in the world, with an abundance of all five types of wild salmon (King, Sockeye,… Read More