Winter Ideas for Travel, Cooking, Home Decorating, and More

Epic New Year’s Eve in Zion and Bryce Canyon

Reasons to Visit Our National Parks in Winter

From backcountry skiing to scouting rare wildlife, these national parks overdeliver on scenic adventure activities in winter

October 26, 2018

November 5, 2020

Recipes

These Easy DIY Fermented Foods Are Your Next Great Winter Cooking Projects

Probiotic benefits, vibrant flavors, and quick-cooking methods make these recipes your ticket to fermental health.

February 5, 2020

November 5, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Cold Air, Bright Stars, Can’t Lose: Why Winter’s Best for Stargazing

You might be tempted to stay in by the fire this January and February. Here’s why you should spend your evenings outside instead.

January 2, 2020

November 20, 2022

Camping

From Snowy Yellowstone to Sunny Kauai, These Winter Camping Spots Are Breathtaking and Uncrowded

From snowy adventures to warm days in the desert or by the beach, these winter wonderlands provide pure camping bliss.

January 8, 2020

November 17, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Home Tours

This Dreamy Pacific Northwest Family Home’s Interior Design Was Inspired by a Bouquet of Flowers

A social media-savvy Oregon-based designer built a family home that showcases her talent with grounded materials and warm minimalism, with a Pac-Northwest twist.

April 2, 2026

April 1, 2026

National Parks

Spring Is the Best Time to See Baby Animals in the Wild. Here’s Where to Spot Them Safely.

Here’s where and how to mindfully view post-winter wildlife.

April 2, 2026

April 1, 2026

Sichuan Peppercorn Filet Mignon with Crisp Mushrooms and Kale Slaw

Recipes

These Umami-Rich Recipes Prove Mushrooms Make Every Dish Exponentially Better

Mushrooms are a major food group, if you ask us.

April 1, 2026

March 31, 2026

Living Room Window in Mendocino Italianate House by Atelier Julienne

Decorating & Design

A Mendocino House Was a Local Landmark, But Its Interiors Were Lackluster—Here’s How It Was Restored

The home is located two doors down from the “Murder, She Wrote” house.

April 1, 2026

Skiing

Outdoor Adventure

These Ski Resorts Lead the Pack on Sustainability in the West

With eco-friendly equipment, plastic-free campuses, and zero-waste plans, these mountain resorts are helping ensure the future of snow sports

November 20, 2019

November 24, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Hit the Slopes at These Underrated Ski Areas in the West

Find bliss on a low-key snowy adventure at these uncrowded, scenic ski areas

January 10, 2019

November 11, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Thinking of Skipping Ski Season? 35 Reasons Why You Should Go

Think skiing’s too cold, too crowded, too expensive? These solutions will have you itching to hit the slopes this season

November 10, 2011

December 1, 2020

Man hiking along ridgeline with skis at Telluride

Travel

17 Epic Ski Resorts to Add to Your Snowy Bucket List

Get your winter sports fix at the best mountain resorts around the West

April 15, 2011

December 1, 2020

Sunshine

Woman in a pool overlooking the vineyards and hills in Baja, Mexico

Travel

Where to Go to Defrost this Winter

Escape the winter chill on a vacation to SoCal, the Southwest, Hawaii, or Mexico

October 7, 2009

November 3, 2020

Southwest

A Perfect Trip to Sedona

The surrounding red rock cliffs are just one perk of a weekend away in Sedona

December 31, 2018

January 18, 2022

California

Southern California Desert Road Trip

Explore Southern California’s desert landscapes on this road trip through quirky towns and Joshua Tree National Park.

September 25, 2018

November 24, 2020

Architects Have Redefined the Hotel Landscape

Mexico

12 Reasons Los Cabos Is a Design Lover’s Paradise

High-design hotels, galleries, and more are challenging preconceived notions and establishing the resort region as a stylish hotbed

November 5, 2018

November 3, 2020

Winter Cravings

Food & Drink

31 Delicious Winter Drinks

Warm up winter with a special mocha, hot cider, mulled wine, glass of bubbly, or fizzy mocktail.

October 30, 2009

December 21, 2021

Food & Drink

It’s Officially Dungeness Crab Season—Check out These 22 Recipes and Get Crackin’

Indulge in our very best Dungeness crab recipes for a decadent feast this fall and winter.

January 12, 2026

Food & Drink

Sip-Worthy Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm All Winter Long

Warm up with a comforting bowlful of our tastiest recipes.

March 2, 2009

January 6, 2023

Food & Drink

This Might Be the Ultimate Winter Dish

Classic and unexpected cuts to star at your table, with sides to match.

December 16, 2022

Coziness at Home

Decorating & Design

Five Easy Hacks for a Hygge Home

Capture the Danish art of coziness in your home with these simple steps

October 9, 2019

October 28, 2020

Home & Garden

11 Chic Ideas for Fireplaces

Go for a classic look or a creative twist on fireplaces, either indoors or out

August 17, 2015

November 4, 2020

Outdoor Living

10 Ways to Create Hygge in Your Yard Year-Round

Make your outdoor space embody the essence of hygge—you know, that warm, cozy feeling of home—in the cool season and beyond

September 14, 2018

October 28, 2020

Outdoor Living

Get Your Yard Cozy for the Cool Season with These Ideas for Backyard Firepits

Fire up your backyard for outdoor living with these stylish ideas for firepits

October 11, 2012

January 21, 2021

Indoor Greenery

17 Quick Winter Garden Spruce-Ups

Discover how to keep your garden vibrant with winter plants during the cool season

November 19, 2008

January 4, 2021

Flowers & Plants

Houseplants for Better Indoor Air Quality and a Better Mood

Feeling blue? These humble houseplants can improve indoor air quality, and brighten your mood while they’re at it

July 31, 2017

October 28, 2020

Home & Garden

Houseplant Trend We Love: Decorating with Staghorn Ferns

These quirky, antler-like plants are all the rage for adding a stylish touch of greenery to your home

December 21, 2016

November 12, 2020

Flowers & Plants

10 Succulents That Thrive Indoors

Not all succulents are happy houseplants. Here are 10 that can survive the often-challenging conditions of indoor living

June 1, 2017

October 28, 2020

Winter Wellness

DIY Projects

DIY Self-Care Rituals

Find comfort in these DIY self-care projects straight from the garden.

November 20, 2018

February 16, 2021

Lifestyle

Candles, Kimchi, and CBD: Sunset Editors’ Self-Care Rituals for Uncertain Times

From soothing scented lotions and candles to spicy foods and comforting rituals, here’s how Sunset editors are seeking peace of mind in an uncertain world. This is Best of the West, social distancing edition

March 16, 2020

October 28, 2020