Outdoor Living

A foray into the woods of Big Sur in search of spores, caps, and other elusive mycological delights

Once a hobby for the farmers’-market faithful, foraging has found its way to the mainstream. It informs what we eat, how we travel, and which products we rub on our face. Our guide to getting dirty

All the things we’re too excited to keep to ourselves.

New and noteworthy hotels throughout the West that offer easy access to the outdoors for when it’s safe to travel.

Fire up your backyard for outdoor living with these stylish ideas for firepits

Candles, hanging lanterns, chandeliers, and string lights to add magic to evenings outside

Options for every backyard retreat, beach house, and urban courtyard

Create an outdoor living room where guests want curl to up and stay awhile with advice from Serena & Lily designer Kirsty Williams.