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Brown Bears at Brooks Falls in Katmai National Park, Alaska

Indulge Your Adventurous Side with These Outdoor Excursions

Climb a tree, go rafting, even get pulled behind a horse with one of these adventurous Western activities.

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

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe’s Products

These unexpected finds from TJ’s will make campfire meals a breeze.

August 20, 2026

August 24, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Dark Brick Retaining Wall

It’s Time to Give That Tired Retaining Wall a Fall Upgrade

Retaining walls may be built to hold things up, but they don’t have to look like an afterthought. Here’s how to make yours feel more at home in the garden this fall.

October 8, 2026

October 8, 2026

Living Space Shialice Spatial Design

Decorating & Design

Are Gray Floors Ever Okay? Designers Share Their Honest Opinions

Discover their hot takes on this cooling trend.

October 8, 2026

October 6, 2026

Kitchen Menlo Park House by Ogawa Fisher Architects

Decorating & Design

A Colorful Multigenerational Home Strikes the Perfect Balance Between Practical and Joyful

Designed for an outdoorsy, fun, and active family.

October 7, 2026

September 25, 2026

Anthropologie Terrain Pumpkin Candles

Gifts & Shopping

Treat Yourself to These Fall Candles (And No, They’re Not All Pumpkin Spice)

Prepare for a coziness overload.

October 7, 2026

October 8, 2026

Out In the Wild

P-22 Mountain Lion

How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

The story of how one woman and one cougar inspired an experiment in reviving the wild within our cities.

June 11, 2026

June 15, 2026

Cathedral Cove

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

These Are the 50 Best Places to Camp Right Now—And How to Book Them

Many of the sites are right here in the West, and can be rented via Hipcamp.

June 5, 2025

June 11, 2025

Yep, Getting Naked in Nature Is Still Trending. Here’s How to Do It (and Not Get Arrested)

Non-sexualized nudity in nature is still a thing. And it’s liberating. Find out where to try it.

May 5, 2025

May 7, 2025

Culinary Travel

I Went Seaweed Foraging on the Sonoma Coast—Here’s What I Learned

A morning in the intertidal zones with Strong Arm Farm and Delphinium Wine Company tells a story of tide and terroir.

May 22, 2025

April 6, 2026

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Getting a Spot at These Secret Campgrounds Is Like Winning the Lottery

Located in Northern California and within a quick drive of San Francisco, they’re worth setting alerts for.

May 21, 2025

May 28, 2025

The Best Gear

Gifts & Shopping

The Gear You Need to Take Epic Travel Photos, According to a Professional Photographer

These are the essentials a pro recommends.

July 16, 2025

December 1, 2025

Gifts & Shopping

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Covering themes rooted in the West, these books inspire adventure and conservation.

December 18, 2022

December 2, 2024

Camping Gear

12 Camping Essentials Outdoorsy People Swear By

Introducing accessories that are perfect for your next great adventure.

July 17, 2024

December 1, 2025

Simmons and O'Brien Carrying Surfboards

Gifts & Shopping

The Beginners’ Guide to Surfing Gear

Earth-friendly essentials to support the start of your surf journey.

July 30, 2024

February 8, 2026

With the Experts

Catalina Aerial

Outdoor Adventure

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here’s What They Learned

With no experience and a lot of nerve, a young couple learns the West, one nautical mile at a time.

July 3, 2026

July 12, 2026

Mike Coots Surfing

Outdoor Adventure

He Survived a Shark Attack. Here’s Why He Wants to Protect Them.

After surviving a shark attack as a teenager, Kauai-based photographer Mike Coots dedicated his life to protecting the very creatures that changed his forever.

June 17, 2025

July 12, 2026

Backpack in Yosemite National Park, CA

I Survived Survival School, and Here’s What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

These are the items that survival specialists recommend carrying on your next hike, all of which will fit in a small pack.

July 12, 2023

March 22, 2026

More Stories in WildLands

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

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

Indulge Your Adventurous Side with These Outdoor Excursions

Indulge Your Adventurous Side with These Outdoor Excursions

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

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe's Products

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe’s Products

Here's How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Here’s How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Big Bear's Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Beloved Big Sur Institutions Threatened as Timber Fire Grows

Beloved Big Sur Institutions Threatened as Timber Fire Grows

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.

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here's What They Learned

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here’s What They Learned

How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here's Where to Go Instead.

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here’s Where to Go Instead.

Human-Caused Wildfires Have Broken out in One of California's Most Beloved National Parks

Human-Caused Wildfires Have Broken out in One of California’s Most Beloved National Parks

Avoiding These Mistakes Could Save You Hundreds on Your Next Rental Car Booking

Avoiding These Mistakes Could Save You Hundreds on Your Next Rental Car Booking

You Didn’t Miss Wildflower Season—You Just Need to Head for Higher Ground

You Didn’t Miss Wildflower Season—You Just Need to Head for Higher Ground

Meet the People Turning Sea Urchins into Sustainable and Super Stylish Tile

Meet the People Turning Sea Urchins into Sustainable and Super Stylish Tile

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