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Wellness

I Tried a Traditional Temazcal Sweat Lodge. Here’s How It Went.

The traditional experience is every bit as healing as it's purported to be.

October 24, 2024

November 5, 2024

Travel

5 Outdoorsy Adventures to Book This Fall

The best places to explore right now.

September 10, 2024

WildLands

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

National Parks

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plus, how to stay safe while visiting.

October 23, 2024

November 3, 2024

The Latest From Sunset

Travel

Disneyland Plans to Double the Size of This Popular Area of the Park

Double the size, double the fun.

December 4, 2024

December 3, 2024

Living Room in Seattle House by Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

Home Tours

How an Architect Restored His 1966 Seattle Home (While Also Paying Tribute to His Father)

The home underwent a two-part renovation.

December 4, 2024

December 3, 2024

Wine & Drinks

The Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

The judges have spoken. These are their top picks.

December 3, 2024

Wine & Drinks

Gold Winners of the 2024 Sunset International Wine Competition

These are the judges' picks.

December 3, 2024

Out In the Wild

A woman hiking a path near the Oregon Coast with a Pacific Northwest trip

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Coastal Hikes in the West for Picture-Perfect Views

A cool ocean breeze is a much welcome amenity at these trails throughout the region.

July 15, 2024

National Parks

These Least Visited, Under-the-Radar National Parks Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List

Revel in wide open spaces in these parklands.

April 15, 2024

November 3, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

The Northern Lights Are in the Forecast—Now What Do I Do?

Set yourself up for success viewing this elusive and rare phenomenon.

June 1, 2024

May 31, 2024

Travel

This Is the Key to Keeping Your Brain Young

More than a bucket list item to check off, learning a new outdoors skill is actually great for your neuroplasticity.

November 20, 2023

July 31, 2024

WildLands

You Don’t Have to Go to Iceland to See the Northern Lights—Head Here Instead

In this stunning location, photographing the aurora borealis is only half the adventure.

November 4, 2022

November 5, 2022

Travel

These Dude Ranches Are Basically ‘Yellowstone’ In Real Life

Season 5 of the popular show will inspire trips to the region's best dude ranches. Here are some of our favorites.

November 10, 2022

May 7, 2023

mountain bikers riding through off-road terrain among red rocks and trees

Outdoor Adventure

Bike 190 Miles of Iconic Utah Landscapes on a New Six-Day Hut Tour

Do you have what it takes?

April 27, 2022

May 22, 2022

WildLands

6 of the Best Ways to Explore Wyoming’s Grand Tetons

The Tetons and Jackson Hole offer outdoor playgrounds unlike any other.

April 5, 2022

April 12, 2022

Father and son watch a Castle Geyser night eruption at Yellowstone National Park, one of the things you must see in Yellowstone

National Parks

Score a Yellowstone Campsite Early: Our Guide to Top Spots

Here's how to reserve a Yellowstone National Park campsite early—and where to book.

February 8, 2022

The Best Gear

Camping

12 Camping Essentials Outdoorsy People Swear By

Introducing accessories that are perfect for your next great adventure.

July 17, 2024

July 19, 2024

Outdoor Adventure

The Beginners’ Guide to Surfing Gear

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

July 30, 2024

August 6, 2024

Travel Tips

Our Favorite Sunglasses Built for Outdoor Adventure

These shades are built to endure all manner of adventures.

June 6, 2022

June 7, 2022

two tents suspended in air over forest floor covered in snow

Camping

Take Camping to New Heights with This Roomy Tree Tent

Tentsile takes comfortability to new heights.

April 19, 2022

two people in kayaks on smooth water, beach and palm trees in distance

WildLands

The Lightweight Foldable Kayak You Didn’t Know You Needed

Oru's latest design can be assembled in under two minutes—one, with practice—and weighs just 18 pounds.

April 4, 2022

starry night sky over the red cathedral rock in sedona arizona

Travel

Take Your Stargazing up a Notch with These High-Powered Binoculars

Try these out before throwing money at a pricey telescope.

April 18, 2022

January 28, 2023

WildLands

Under the Stars or on the Couch, Get Cozy with These Alpaca Wool Blankets

The company's ethical and fair trade practices help support the Andean communities where the blankets are sourced.

January 21, 2022

Camping

Pack This Gear for the Ultimate Car Camping Adventure

Yes, you can still go camping in the winter. Here's what you'll need.

February 14, 2022

February 15, 2022

WildLands

Be Ready for Any Emergency with This 72-Hour, Do-It-All Survival Kit

Each kit features provisions and tools designed to keep you safe for up to 72 hours until help arrives.

January 6, 2022

January 20, 2022

With the Experts

Travel

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

July 12, 2024

WildLands

Birds of Prey Are More Important Than You Think. Here’s Why.

Post Ranch Inn's falconer explains why these apex predators are key to ecosystems survival.

January 29, 2024

WildLands

Coming Out in Jackson: A Wyoming Photographer’s Journey to Find Belonging

Shelesky recently produced a film using his story as a framework to promote inclusivity in the mountain sports scene.

October 20, 2021

October 21, 2021

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