Alaska: Your Ultimate Summer Vacation - Sunset Magazine

Beginner’s Guide to Alaska

You don’t have to see the same places everyone else does. Here’s our guide to the coolest glaciers, biggest bears, and best small town

April 12, 2012

March 4, 2019

Discover Uncrowded Alaska in Sitka

A long-lost local discovers Sitka's secrets by visiting it over and over again

April 16, 2013

March 12, 2019

Amazing Aurora Borealis Adventure in Alaska

Outdoor Adventure

Amazing Aurora Borealis Adventure in Alaska

The cure for the daily grind? An Alaska getaway to meet the aurora borealis and the people who track it

October 3, 2018

January 26, 2026

Outdoor Adventure

Discover Denali National Park & Preserve

Dive into 9,492 square miles of moose, grizzly bears, and unforgettable majesty

May 19, 2014

March 21, 2019

The Latest From Sunset

Laundry Room Makeover Kim Dee Designs

Decorating & Design

A Makeover That Proves Laundry Rooms Can Look Stylish

The hardest-working room in the house gets a major upgrade.

October 19, 2026

September 29, 2026

Here’s How to Have an Aesthetically Inspired Trip to Mexico City, According to a Local Interior Designer

Mexico City is one of the largest and most creative urban areas on the planet, and Pamelia Lastiri knows it well.

October 19, 2026

October 19, 2026

Finished Birding Bouquet Arrangement

You Need to Be Making Birding Bouquets This Autumn

Bring the garden’s autumn bounty to your outdoor table with arrangements designed to look beautiful and give backyard birds a reason to linger.

October 16, 2026

October 15, 2026

Hello Robot in Living Room

10 Wildly Inventive Startups We Saw at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 That Could Change Life in the West

From robotic hiking gear and automated farms to mosquito-fighting machines, helpful household robots, and the quest to bring extinct animals back to life, these are the innovations that caught our eye in San Francisco.

October 16, 2026

October 15, 2026

Alaska Grand Tour

Here's what to see and where to stay on a spectacular 10-day tour of Alaska

August 3, 2004

December 28, 2018

Adventure in Southeast Alaska

Ten days in Southeast Alaska make the biggest summer vacation of your life

June 1, 2007

June 19, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Bear Viewing in Katmai National Park

Watch Alaskan brown bear fishing for salmon in this clip from MacGillivray Freeman’s <em>National Parks Adventure</em> film

January 11, 2016

March 1, 2019

Exploring Kodiak Island

Lodging and attractions on Kodiak Island

September 17, 2004

January 7, 2019

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The Perfect Oregon Lake Escape You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

The Perfect Oregon Lake Escape You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

This Hidden Surf Gem Can Be Found on the Oregon Coast

This Hidden Surf Gem Can Be Found on the Oregon Coast

Portland's Revolutionary New Airport Terminal Is Like Stepping into the Lush Pacific Northwest Forest

Portland’s Revolutionary New Airport Terminal Is Like Stepping into the Lush Pacific Northwest Forest

How Oregon Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel

How Oregon Is Leading the Way in Sustainable Travel

A Fierce ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Storm Brings Dangerous Conditions and Holiday Travel Cancellations

A Fierce ‘Bomb Cyclone’ Storm Brings Dangerous Conditions and Holiday Travel Cancellations

This Bucket List Train Ride Is Back—Here's What to See en Route

This Bucket List Train Ride Is Back—Here’s What to See en Route

2021 Travel Awards: Desirable Destination

2021 Travel Awards: Desirable Destination

The Top Four Cities for Coffee Are All in the West

The Top Four Cities for Coffee Are All in the West

Why Idaho's Sun Valley Should Be on Your Stargazing Bucket List

Why Idaho’s Sun Valley Should Be on Your Stargazing Bucket List

Fat Bear Week 2021 Is a Wrap—Meet Your Rotund Winner

Fat Bear Week 2021 Is a Wrap—Meet Your Rotund Winner

The Columbia Gorge Is a Wine Region to Watch—and a Majestic Getaway

The Columbia Gorge Is a Wine Region to Watch—and a Majestic Getaway

Bask in the Glow of This Portable Lantern During Your Next Camping Trip

Bask in the Glow of This Portable Lantern During Your Next Camping Trip

Celebrate National Public Lands Day With Free Admission to All National Parks

Celebrate National Public Lands Day With Free Admission to All National Parks

Beers, Brats, and Truffles: Visit a German Mountain Town Without Leaving the West

Beers, Brats, and Truffles: Visit a German Mountain Town Without Leaving the West

Denali National Park's Live Sled Dog Cam Is Everything We Need Right Now

Denali National Park’s Live Sled Dog Cam Is Everything We Need Right Now

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