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Hotels

10 Best Desert Hotels in the West

Whether you’re looking for a sprawling property that mimics the desert landscape or a hip urban oasis, we have a hotel for that

July 9, 2018

December 24, 2019

See the Icons of the Southwest on This Road Trip of a Lifetime

It will take you nearly 1,000 miles. It will show you wonders people cross continents to see. This road trip isn’t merely good—it’s the best in the world

September 15, 2014

November 21, 2019

Under-the-Radar New Mexico Parks Road Trip

Discover the hidden gems of New Mexico on this road trip through national monuments, preserves, and forests

June 11, 2018

June 23, 2020

Out-of-This-World Quirky Desert Road Trip

Otherworldly experiences abound on this unique adventure looping through Arizona, New Mexico, and West Texas

December 19, 2017

July 13, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Dunn-Edwards Caramelized in Kitchen

Decorating & Design

These Paint Colors Will Be Trending in 2025

It’s time to make a statement.

December 17, 2024

December 16, 2024

Lake Louise Cross-Country Skiing

This Epic Road Trip in the Canadian Rockies Is Peak Winter Travel

A wintertime road trip reveals wide, open spaces, fewer crowds, and idyllic landscapes in the agricultural heartland of the Canadian Rockies.

December 17, 2024

December 16, 2024

A Luxe Sleeper Train Will Soon Connect San Francisco and Los Angeles

Service is anticipated to begin mid-summer 2025.

December 16, 2024

December 13, 2024

Blue Kitchen Island in San Diego Bungalow by Keri Michelle Interiors

Inside a Kitchen That Takes Design Cues from the 1950s

It has so many nods to mid-century style.

December 16, 2024

December 17, 2024

SoCal

General Mercantile

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

Oases in the Desert: 7 Striking Palm Springs Gardens to Visit

The seven wonders of Palm Springs are some of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the world.

December 9, 2015

April 11, 2022

Joshua Tree National Park Guide

April 27, 2016

October 17, 2017

10 Serene SoCal Desert Vacation Homes

Escape to Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, and more at these desert Airbnbs

November 18, 2016

February 22, 2019

Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park Guide

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

August 21, 2004

November 20, 2018

Desert Getaway: the Arizona Trail

An epic backpacking trip is one way to see the Arizona Trail. But a chill hiking weekend in the throwback town of Superior will do just fine

December 1, 2010

December 1, 2010

One Perfect Day in Scottsdale, AZ

Enjoy amazing outdoors and cowboy roots on a winter visit

January 12, 2011

November 13, 2018

One Perfect Day at the Tucson Botanical Garden

Browse the sensational succulents and other Southwestern plants at this Arizona garden

March 11, 2011

November 13, 2018

More Desert Locales in the West

Go on a Chile Tour of New Mexico

New Mexico’s signature chile inspires festivals, parades, and a lifetime of passionate consumption. We bring you the best of green season

August 5, 2016

October 5, 2018

Take a Selfie

How to Plan the Ultimate Trip to Marfa, Texas

Everything you need to know before your epic trip to West Texas’s quirkiest town

August 15, 2018

November 26, 2019

A Wine Tasting Trip Through Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California

Tour stunning wineries, cutting-edge stays, and gastronomic superstars in the West's hottest new wine region

September 11, 2017

October 7, 2022

Hotel San Cristóbal, Baja

Insider Guide to Todos Santos

Our picks for where to stay and what to do in this dreamy Baja beach town

October 27, 2016

June 18, 2019

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

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

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Avoid Doing These Things to Prevent Aging (and Live up to 7 Years Longer)

Avoid Doing These Things to Prevent Aging (and Live up to 7 Years Longer)

Two Comets Are on Their Way to Our Skies in October—Here’s How to See Them

Two Comets Are on Their Way to Our Skies in October—Here’s How to See Them

The Ultimate Insider Guide to Joshua Tree and the High Desert

The Ultimate Insider Guide to Joshua Tree and the High Desert

The Iconic Highway 1 Through Big Sur Won't Reopen Until at Least 2025

The Iconic Highway 1 Through Big Sur Won’t Reopen Until at Least 2025

The Earth Now Has Two Moons—Here's How to See Them

The Earth Now Has Two Moons—Here’s How to See Them

Yosemite's Historic Hotel Will Close Indefinitely

Yosemite’s Historic Hotel Will Close Indefinitely

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

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

Live Out Your Western Fantasies at These Rad Ranches

Live Out Your Western Fantasies at These Rad Ranches

5 Outdoorsy Adventures to Book This Fall

5 Outdoorsy Adventures to Book This Fall

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

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

These Are the Fall Travel Trends Everyone's Talking About Right Now

These Are the Fall Travel Trends Everyone’s Talking About Right Now

Iconic Havasupai Falls Has Been Closed Indefinitely Due to Flooding

Iconic Havasupai Falls Has Been Closed Indefinitely Due to Flooding

5 Pro Tips to Know Before You Visit a National Park

5 Pro Tips to Know Before You Visit a National Park

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