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Brown Bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska

Indulge Your Adventurous Side with These Outdoor Excursions

Climb a tree, go rafting, even get pulled behind a horse with one of these adventurous Western activities.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Outdoor Adventure

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Not just for ski season, these high-altitude hangouts offer year-round outdoor activities, sophisticated dining options, and surprising cultural offerings.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

Consider these for your next trip.

August 21, 2026

August 24, 2026

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe’s Products

These unexpected finds from TJ’s will make campfire meals a breeze.

August 20, 2026

August 24, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Venice Front Room with Fireplace

Decorating & Design

This Is Why Your Home Needs Its Own Merch

Custom matchbooks, coasters, and other little keepsakes are bringing hotel-style souvenirs home. Here’s how to make the hosting trend your own.

November 6, 2026

November 5, 2026

Grand Canyon at Sunset

National Parks Are Offering Free Entry on Veterans Day—Here’s How to Plan Your Visit

Make your reservation now.

November 6, 2026

November 6, 2026

Gifts & Shopping

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Best Product Awards

Just in time for the holidays, we tested the things that make life in the West work better—from kitchen, garden, and travel gear, to everyday comforts. Here are the standouts worth giving or keeping.

November 5, 2026

November 5, 2026

Bette Midler Wants You to Step up Your Gardening Apparel

A new garden attire and home goods collection explores the connection between gardening, personal style, and the simple pleasures of growing.

November 5, 2026

November 4, 2026

Out In the Wild

P-22 Mountain Lion

How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

The story of how one woman and one cougar inspired an experiment in reviving the wild within our cities.

June 11, 2026

June 15, 2026

Cathedral Cove

These Are the Best Ways to Explore the Channel Islands

Kenan Chan shares secrets of Channel Islands National Park’s underwater wilderness.

August 11, 2025

June 1, 2026

These Are the 50 Best Places to Camp Right Now—And How to Book Them

Many of the sites are right here in the West, and can be rented via Hipcamp.

June 5, 2025

June 11, 2025

Yep, Getting Naked in Nature Is Still Trending. Here’s How to Do It (and Not Get Arrested)

Non-sexualized nudity in nature is still a thing. And it’s liberating. Find out where to try it.

May 5, 2025

May 7, 2025

Culinary Travel

I Went Seaweed Foraging on the Sonoma Coast—Here’s What I Learned

A morning in the intertidal zones with Strong Arm Farm and Delphinium Wine Company tells a story of tide and terroir.

May 22, 2025

April 6, 2026

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Getting a Spot at These Secret Campgrounds Is Like Winning the Lottery

Located in Northern California and within a quick drive of San Francisco, they’re worth setting alerts for.

May 21, 2025

May 28, 2025

The Best Gear

Gifts & Shopping

The Gear You Need to Take Epic Travel Photos, According to a Professional Photographer

These are the essentials a pro recommends.

July 16, 2025

December 1, 2025

Gifts & Shopping

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Covering themes rooted in the West, these books inspire adventure and conservation.

December 18, 2022

December 2, 2024

Camping Gear

12 Camping Essentials Outdoorsy People Swear By

Introducing accessories that are perfect for your next great adventure.

July 17, 2024

December 1, 2025

Simmons and O'Brien Carrying Surfboards

Gifts & Shopping

The Beginners’ Guide to Surfing Gear

Earth-friendly essentials to support the start of your surf journey.

July 30, 2024

February 8, 2026

With the Experts

Catalina Aerial

Outdoor Adventure

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here’s What They Learned

With no experience and a lot of nerve, a young couple learns the West, one nautical mile at a time.

July 3, 2026

July 12, 2026

Mike Coots Surfing

Outdoor Adventure

He Survived a Shark Attack. Here’s Why He Wants to Protect Them.

After surviving a shark attack as a teenager, Kauai-based photographer Mike Coots dedicated his life to protecting the very creatures that changed his forever.

June 17, 2025

July 12, 2026

Backpack in Yosemite National Park, CA

I Survived Survival School, and Here’s What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

These are the items that survival specialists recommend carrying on your next hike, all of which will fit in a small pack.

July 12, 2023

March 22, 2026

More Stories in WildLands

National Parks Are Offering Free Entry on Veterans Day—Here's How to Plan Your Visit

National Parks Are Offering Free Entry on Veterans Day—Here’s How to Plan Your Visit

This Absolutely Stunning Stretch of Highway 1 Is Right Outside San Francisco

This Absolutely Stunning Stretch of Highway 1 Is Right Outside San Francisco

Tucked Beneath a Glacier-Covered Volcano, This Secret Corner of the Cascades Is Worth the Drive

Tucked Beneath a Glacier-Covered Volcano, This Secret Corner of the Cascades Is Worth the Drive

What Every Traveler Needs to Know About El Niño

What Every Traveler Needs to Know About El Niño

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Indulge Your Adventurous Side with These Outdoor Excursions

Indulge Your Adventurous Side with These Outdoor Excursions

These Are the West's Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe's Products

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe’s Products

Here's How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Here’s How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Big Bear's Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Beloved Big Sur Institutions Threatened as Timber Fire Grows

Beloved Big Sur Institutions Threatened as Timber Fire Grows

Stop Playing Tetris with Your Luggage. Here's How to Pack Smart for a Family Road Trip.

Stop Playing Tetris with Your Luggage. Here’s How to Pack Smart for a Family Road Trip.

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here's What They Learned

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here’s What They Learned

How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here's Where to Go Instead.

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here’s Where to Go Instead.

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