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The Ultimate Guide to Visiting the Grand Canyon

The eternal yet ever-evolving Grand Canyon is as mystical and awe-inspiring as ever.

May 19, 2026

May 15, 2026

National Parks

California State Parks Are Cracking Down on Reservation No-Shows

This updated policy could cost you.

August 4, 2026

July 29, 2026

Camping

These Are the Road Trips Worth Taking for America’s 250th Birthday

From the Mother Road celebrating its centennial to the loneliest highway in Nevada, here’s how to celebrate America’s birthday.

June 3, 2026

August 5, 2026

Camping

Visiting National Parks Without Reservations in 2026? Read This First

With booking systems no longer in place, here’s how to make the most of heavily impacted parklands.

February 20, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Hotels

Time-Travel to the Glory Days of the West at These Historic Hotels

Travel across distance and time at these award-winning historic properties.

September 9, 2026

Travel

These Are the Winners of the 2026 Sunset Travel Awards

From the coast to the mountains to the desert and beyond, the West is where travelers can live life to the fullest. Here are the most transporting experiences in this beautiful place we call home.

September 9, 2026

Hotels

42 Coastal Escapes to Book for Your Next Weekend Getaway

We’ve got your next seaside getaway here.

September 9, 2026

Hotels

The Best Mountain Resorts for Skiing, Hiking, or Doing Absolutely Nothing

Head to the mountains for relaxation, adventure, and everything in between.

September 9, 2026

Explore Our National Parks

National Parks

Here’s How to Support and Protect Our National Parks

What’s happening to America’s national parks—and how you can help.

August 13, 2025

October 6, 2025

National Parks

These Are the Best Viewing Spots in the Grand Canyon

Five views you can’t miss.

May 21, 2026

June 2, 2026

National Parks

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

Firefall Ranch Yosemite Cabins Across Pond

National Parks

5 New Ways to Explore Yosemite

One of America’s oldest national parks has a whole lot of newness nowadays.

August 8, 2025

August 5, 2026

For a View to Wow You

Outdoor Adventure

Top Wow Spots of Arches National Park

The spots you can’t go to Arches without seeing

April 29, 2016

April 30, 2018

Outdoor Adventure

Top Wow Spots of Bryce Canyon National Park

From Sunrise Point to the night sky, Bryce Canyon National Park doesn’t disappoint in views

May 3, 2016

April 30, 2018

Southwest

Top Wow Spots of Grand Canyon

These are the some of the world’s most unforgettable views—from the Colorado River to the soaring Point Imperial overlook

July 7, 2009

August 24, 2020

Bison in Lamar Valley, one of the things to do at Yellowstone

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Yellowstone National Park

There are more things to see in Yellowstone National Park than you can count, but these 13 places—from giant geysers to valleys stocked with wildlife—can’t be missed

July 1, 2009

January 13, 2023

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Grand Teton

High in Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park shows you the West in a new and beautiful light

June 8, 2009

April 30, 2018

California

Top Wow Spots of Channel Islands National Park

From stunning views to some of the world’s rarest trees to amazing marine life

July 23, 2015

April 30, 2018

Woman near Emerald Lake at autumn in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Rocky Mountain National Park

From jaw-dropping views to lush, wildlife-filled meadows, these are the park’s can’t miss attractions

July 21, 2015

January 28, 2022

Rockies

Glacier National Park’s Top Wow Spots

Fall in love with the park’s unforgettable scenery―sapphire lakes, knife-edge ridges, hanging valleys, and towering peaks

July 7, 2009

November 5, 2019

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