Great Road Trips in the West – Sunset Magazine

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Outdoor Adventure

From Analog Escapes to Viking Cycling Weekenders, Here Are the Fall Travel Trends You Need to Know

It’s time to start planning your fall adventures.

September 14, 2026

September 17, 2026

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

Put these on your bucket list.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

Experience the quirkier side of the West.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Lotusland botanic garden pathway

Flowers & Plants

A Garden-Lover’s Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

A garden-to-table, nursery-to-coast field guide through Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, and Santa Barbara.

September 3, 2026

September 2, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Reading Book on Hammock

Here’s How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Don’t slip up and stress out on the last weekend of summer.

August 17, 2026

September 8, 2026

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

The famous bird who captivated millions alongside passed after weeks of intensive care.

August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026

Ulum Moab Tent Interior

Outdoor Adventure

Embrace Your Inner Child at These Summer Camps for Adults This Fall

Why should kids get to have all the fun?

August 11, 2026

August 11, 2026

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These Summer-Travel Money Mistakes Are Costing You More Than You Think

From booking flights at the wrong time to falling for resort fee traps, here’s what to avoid.

July 21, 2026

July 20, 2026

Get Out Your Maps

Outdoor Adventure

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

Head to these spots for rest and relaxation.

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

Petrified Forest NP Painted Desert

66 Things to Do on Route 66

From roadside diners to lava fields, these stops capture the enduring myth of America’s most legendary highway.

August 13, 2026

August 12, 2026

Mii amo Pool

Here’s Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It’s Not Where You Think)

This is how to plan a better trip based on your personality type.

July 31, 2026

August 11, 2026

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

Road Trip Tips

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

It’s the perfect gear to stay in the moment.

August 27, 2026

September 10, 2026

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

Sunset staff shares their road-tested tips for packing strategies this summer.

July 24, 2026

July 22, 2026

Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Rivian Camping

Outdoor Adventure

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story on how to document dark skies.

August 4, 2025

September 16, 2026

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These Are the Essential Safety Tools Every Traveler Needs in the Car for a Road Trip

Don’t get caught unprepared on your next journey without these items.

July 11, 2025

July 23, 2025

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From Analog Escapes to Viking Cycling Weekenders, Here Are the Fall Travel Trends You Need to Know

From Analog Escapes to Viking Cycling Weekenders, Here Are the Fall Travel Trends You Need to Know

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

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

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

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

A Garden-Lover's Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

A Garden-Lover’s Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

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

Here's How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Here’s How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

66 Things to Do on Route 66

66 Things to Do on Route 66

Big Bear's Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Embrace Your Inner Child at These Summer Camps for Adults This Fall

Embrace Your Inner Child at These Summer Camps for Adults This Fall

Here's Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It's Not Where You Think)

Here’s Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It’s Not Where You Think)

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.

These Summer-Travel Money Mistakes Are Costing You More Than You Think

These Summer-Travel Money Mistakes Are Costing You More Than You Think

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