Sunset Magazine - Living in the West

Grilling

Awesome Affordable Grilling Gear

Take your grilling to the next level without spending a lot on gear

July 7, 2020

July 10, 2020

Outdoor Living

Read the 'Outdoor Living' Issue Right Here, Right Now—Free!

The summer 2020 issue is our biggest in a decade, and it's yours to peruse for no cost at all

July 9, 2020

July 10, 2020

Home & Garden

Genius Products for a Clean, Tidy Home

The best solutions available now for taming grime and clutter.

July 8, 2020

July 10, 2020

Decorating & Design

13 Gorgeous Sinks We’d Love to Wash Our Hands In

Pretend you’re in one of these dreamy baths while you lather up and count down twenty seconds

July 2, 2020

July 9, 2020

The Latest From Sunset

Decorating & Design

The Coolest Makers, Artists, and Small Businesses On Our Editors’ Radar

July 9, 2020

Food & Drink

6 Easy Cocktails to Make This Weekend––Plus, 3 Canned Drinks If You’re Short on Time

Six delicious and impressive cocktails to mix up this weekend. Bottoms up!

July 8, 2020

Wild Lands

Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline to Shut Down in Win for Standing Rock Sioux

Native Americans and environmental groups have spoken out against the pipeline for four years.

July 8, 2020

Wild Lands

Havasupai Tribe Suspends Reservation Access, Asks Tourists to Avoid Havasu Canyon

A persistence of virus-related issues has since prompted tribal leadership to declare a state of emergency.

July 2, 2020

July 8, 2020

Summer Survival Guide

Gifts & Shopping

Dirt-Cheap Summer: 16 Awesome Items Helping Us Survive the Season

It ain't all gold-plated RVs and plunge pools around Sunset HQ. These inexpensive items—from flip-flops to paella pans—are the seasonal essentials we love.

July 7, 2020

Devils Garden Campground in Utah's Arches National Park

Camping

Pack This: Essential Pieces of Hiking Gear

There's no better time to hit the trail for some much needed fresh air. Whether you're planning a day hike or backcountry trip, here are a few essentials to pack.

July 6, 2020

July 8, 2020

Recipes

19 Recipes to Try This July

Make the most of summer with easy salads, no-cook sides, plus festive desserts and cocktails.

July 3, 2020

Home Tours

This Beautiful Before and After Craftsman Transformation Will Leave You Speechless

A ho-hum new build gets a complete makeover for a Craftsman-style exterior and a modern farmhouse-inspired interior

May 21, 2020

June 30, 2020

A Taste of Summer

Home & Garden

How to Keep Your Garden Thriving All Summer Long

Beat the heat and keep your garden in tip-top shape this season

July 13, 2017

July 9, 2020

Grilling

These 6 Grilled Desserts Are the Recipe for an Extra-Sweet Cookout

Cook dessert outside! These sensational treats, all made on the grill, will wow your summer party guests

May 10, 2018

July 9, 2020

Edible Gardening

5 Vegetables Every Gardener Should Plant Right Now

Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, here are five fresh ideas for upgrading your summer harvest from edible gardening expert Logan Williams

June 18, 2020

June 23, 2020

Parties & Menus

How to Set up a Chic Picnic

These picnic prep tips make a pulled-together outdoor meal a cinch

May 2, 2018

July 9, 2020

News and Inspiration

Outdoor Adventure

These 10 Stargazing Destinations Are Truly Stellar

In the West, where protected parks and way-high mountain towns reign, there’s no shortage of great vantage points from which to admire the night sky

April 9, 2018

July 8, 2020

The Pantry

Full of Beans? Cook This!

If this isn’t “someday,” we don’t know what is. Make a meal out of those cans of beans you’ve been saving with any of these delicious recipes.

June 23, 2020

Wellness

These West Coast Brands Are Shifting to Produce Face Masks for Essential Workers

These West Coast brands are doing their part to produce masks and medical gear for front line responders.

April 6, 2020

April 8, 2020

Style

Creams to Soothe Dry, Cracked Hands

All that hand-washing can really dry out you out--here's how to fight back

March 26, 2020

July 1, 2020

Lifestyle

10 Books to Read Right Now

Learn something new or maybe just lose yourself in another world for a few refreshing hours

March 19, 2020

July 1, 2020

Wild Lands

California Woman Dies Hiking into Grand Canyon

Temperatures in the inner canyon on June 24 registered as high as 114 degrees.

June 30, 2020

July 1, 2020

Wild Lands

Iconic “Into the Wild” Bus Removed from Alaska Trail

The bus was made famous by the 1996 book Into the Wild.

June 19, 2020

June 23, 2020

Ursa Major 4-in-1- Face Wipe individually wrapped

Travel

The Best Eco-Friendly Hygiene Products for Your Outdoor Adventures

Keep it fresh on the trails while being kind to Mother Earth with these 11 products

September 6, 2019

July 8, 2020

Wild Lands

Blackfeet Nation Shuts Glacier National Park’s East Entrance Amid COVID Fears

“This Coronavirus is not going away, and we can’t afford to be letting our guard down," says Blackfeet Incident Command Director Robert DesRosier.

June 29, 2020

July 1, 2020

Outdoor Living

I Tried Quarantine Birding—and It’s Surprisingly Rewarding

Birding in place is a thing, and if right now you miss your feathered friends as much as your real ones, there are options.

April 14, 2020

April 21, 2020

10 Easy Summer Annual Flowers

Brighten your garden’s bare spots with these colorful choices

March 16, 2016

July 9, 2020

Garden Basics

Your Ultimate Summer Gardening To-Do List

Planting and maintenance tips to get your garden in shape this season

July 1, 2019

July 8, 2020

Happy Camper

Camping

Camping Alone? What to Pack (Bear Canisters) and What to Leave Behind (Everything You're Scared Of)

Camping by yourself can be one of the most rewarding experiences—if you know how to do it right. From tips to gear to mind tricks, here’s everything you need to camp solo like a pro.

July 23, 2019

July 8, 2020

Outdoor Living

How to Make a Family Camper Van the Ultimate Home on the Road

A family of 5 takes to the road in a VW camper van, that nostalgic symbol of the American road trip

July 2, 2018

May 27, 2020

Food & Drink

24 Delicious Camping Dinners

After a day of fun in the outdoors, treat yourself to a super-tasty meal that’s shockingly easy to make

April 8, 2009

June 16, 2020

Camping

8 Ways to Use a Bandana at Camp

A bandana is your most versatile camping tool

May 23, 2018

June 3, 2020