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Travel

10 Wintry Getaways You Absolutely Need to Add to Your Bucket List

These are the spots you need to book this season.

December 30, 2024

December 27, 2024

Travel

This Secret, Cozy Mountain Town Lets You Ski or Just Chill Without the Crowds

The tranquil mountain town, McCall, Idaho, captures the charm of the American West. Here's what to do on your vacation.

December 27, 2024

December 30, 2024

Travel

You Can See the Northern Lights on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Here’s How.

No, that's not a food-induced delirium you're experiencing. It's the Aurora Borealis.

November 28, 2024

December 4, 2024

National Parks

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plus, how to stay safe while visiting.

October 23, 2024

November 3, 2024

Plan Your Next Adventure

Astronomy Festival Great Basin National Park Aspens Milky Way

Travel

These Attractions Will Ensure Your Next Trip Will Be Far from Boring

From botanic gardens to aquariums to a taco trail, these are for your next adventure.

September 10, 2024

September 20, 2024

Travel

Live Out Your Western Fantasies at These Rad Ranches

These are Wild West meets luxury.

September 10, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

Check in, Learn to Surf: These Beach Hotels Will Teach You How on Your Next Vacation

New programming at hotels in the West gives surfers of all skill levels a chance to learn.

July 29, 2024

November 13, 2024

Travel

This Is the Best Sport to Explore a New City (and It’s Free)

Try it on your next trip.

July 5, 2024

July 9, 2024

Road Trips

The Ultimate Mexican Beach Road Trip of Your Dreams, Planned by a Local Expert

Road tripping in a vintage Volkswagen Vanagon with a certified expert by our side inspires nostalgia, and rekindles a love for Baja California.

June 10, 2024

October 18, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

The Northern Lights Are in the Forecast—Now What Do I Do?

Set yourself up for success viewing this elusive and rare phenomenon.

June 1, 2024

May 31, 2024

National Parks

We Just Got Two Newly Expanded National Monuments (And They’re Easy to Get to)

The areas will be in both Northern and Southern California.

May 2, 2024

Ranchlands Zapata Ranch Great Sand Dunes National Park

Hotels

Dude, Where’s My Ranch? These Getaways Reinvent the Iconic Western Vacation

These recently opened ranch retreats offer amenities for the new generation.

February 22, 2024

February 23, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

How I Found Peace This Winter on a Cold-Plunging, Snow-Shoeing, Forest-Bathing Adventure

Taylor River Lodge offers winter activities that allow guests to connect with the cold in new, meaningful ways, no resort pass required.

January 18, 2024

January 22, 2024

Voices of the West

WildLands

Birds of Prey Are More Important Than You Think. Here’s Why.

Post Ranch Inn's falconer explains why these apex predators are key to ecosystems survival.

January 29, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

How One Woman Transformed Herself Through Spearfishing

A world-record-holding spearfisherwoman shares lessons learned at sea.

August 11, 2023

January 29, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

This Man Can Teach You How to Survive in the Wild—Here Are His Essential Tips

Meet the outdoor wilderness instructor training everyone from the U.S. military to urbanites with a penchant for preparedness.

June 16, 2023

November 3, 2024

WildLands

‘We Belong in These Spaces’: This Family Wants Outdoor Adventures for All

Camp Yoshi expeditions bring together people of color and their allies in spaces often considered inaccessible.

May 5, 2022

May 22, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

Evelynn Escobar Wants Everyone to Get Outside—Hike Clerb Expands Beyond L.A.

Escobar is ready to take the "Hike Clerb universe" to the next level.

April 7, 2022

February 10, 2023

Outdoor Adventure

Perspective on the River: Fly Fishing in Montana with Eduardo Garcia

Garcia, founder and “Emperor of Flavor” of food company Montana Mex, takes us on a fishing trip with some hidden gems along the way.

August 17, 2021

August 1, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

9 Reasons You Should Finally Go to Jackson Hole (No Skiing Required)

This Is What You’re Doing Wrong When Visiting Hot Springs

9 Travel Trends You Have to Pay Attention to in 2025

Immerse Yourself in Nature at These Camps, Lodges, and Hotels

The Latest From Sunset

10 Wintry Getaways You Absolutely Need to Add to Your Bucket List

This Secret, Cozy Mountain Town Lets You Ski or Just Chill Without the Crowds

You Can See the Northern Lights on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Here’s How.

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plan Your Next Adventure

These Attractions Will Ensure Your Next Trip Will Be Far from Boring

Live Out Your Western Fantasies at These Rad Ranches

Check in, Learn to Surf: These Beach Hotels Will Teach You How on Your Next Vacation

This Is the Best Sport to Explore a New City (and It’s Free)

The Ultimate Mexican Beach Road Trip of Your Dreams, Planned by a Local Expert

The Northern Lights Are in the Forecast—Now What Do I Do?

We Just Got Two Newly Expanded National Monuments (And They’re Easy to Get to)

Dude, Where’s My Ranch? These Getaways Reinvent the Iconic Western Vacation

How I Found Peace This Winter on a Cold-Plunging, Snow-Shoeing, Forest-Bathing Adventure

Voices of the West

Birds of Prey Are More Important Than You Think. Here’s Why.

How One Woman Transformed Herself Through Spearfishing

This Man Can Teach You How to Survive in the Wild—Here Are His Essential Tips

‘We Belong in These Spaces’: This Family Wants Outdoor Adventures for All

Evelynn Escobar Wants Everyone to Get Outside—Hike Clerb Expands Beyond L.A.

Perspective on the River: Fly Fishing in Montana with Eduardo Garcia

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