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Lifestyle

These 8 Mysteries of the West Remain Unsolved (and Are Turning Us into Obsessive Armchair Sleuths)

These cases range from “cold” to “downright chilling,” and we need to know what happened

January 9, 2020

January 17, 2020

Matt Bean on the Via Ferrata Jackson Hole

Lifestyle

Find Your Peak

In his January/February 2020 editor’s letter, Editor-in-Chief Matt Bean faces his fears on a Wyoming mountain, and contemplates what “wellness” means to him

January 10, 2020

Lifestyle

A Cursed Child, the Espresso Maker of Our Dreams, and Other Things We’re Psyched About This Week

As the holidays approach, we’re coping by escaping into Harry Potter’s world, dreaming of the perfect espresso shot, and more. Here’s the Best of the West this week

December 16, 2019

January 9, 2020

Lifestyle

Hot Dogs, Cool Art, Cold Drinks, and More Ways to Beat the Heat This Week

The dog days of summer are upon us, but at Sunset, we don’t let the heat slow us down. This week’s Best of the West highlights how we’re keeping it cool

August 5, 2019

December 26, 2019

The Coolest Smart Tech for 2020

Samsung Bespoke Fridge with Smarter Icon

Tech

The Sunset Smarter Awards: The Best New Tech of CES 2020

From a smart grilling hub to a modular fridge to a retro smart thermostat, these are the gadgets our editors loved at the biggest tech show of the year

January 10, 2020

January 14, 2020

Tech

The Hottest Smart Home Gadgets from CES 2020

From adorable cube fridges to an epic indoor gardening system, these are the up-and-coming gadgets from the biggest tech show of the year

January 7, 2020

January 13, 2020

Townew Smart Trash Can in Kitchen (0120)

Tech

This Smart Trash Can Is Self-Sealing—and Even Changes the Bag for You

You still have to take that sealed bag out to your bins, though

January 8, 2020

January 13, 2020

Tech

Our New Favorite Smart Thermostat Looks Straight out of the 1950s

Our favorite thermostat from the biggest tech show of the year takes us back to basics in design, while still packing smarts

January 9, 2020

January 15, 2020

Winter Living, Indoors and Out

Lifestyle

Thought the Polar Vortex Was a Wild Ride? Brace Yourself for the Polar Coaster!

Here’s what to expect on the chilly wild ride experts are predicting this winter—and how to get through it. (Hint: Hygge to the rescue!)

December 31, 2019

January 8, 2020

Lifestyle

11 Easy Ideas for the Ultimate Hygge Staycation at Home

If you’re homebound this winter, make it special with these easy, oh-so-cozy touches

November 7, 2018

November 13, 2019

Ice sculpture castle on Lake Louise in Banff

Travel

Avoid Cabin Fever with these Cool Winter Festivals

From the X Games in Aspen to a world-renowned birding fest in Oregon to a big polar plunge in Lake Tahoe, these events provide plenty of reasons to get outside—even in sub-zero temps

December 30, 2019

January 7, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Cold Air, Bright Stars, Can’t Lose: Why Winter’s Best for Stargazing

You might be tempted to stay in by the fire this January and February. Here’s why you should spend your evenings outside instead

January 2, 2020

January 14, 2020

More Ideas

Lifestyle

Resolutions We Can Stick To

Sunset editors make New Year’s resolutions, too. Here’s what we’re looking forward to doing more of in the West in 2020

January 6, 2020

Green Living

Here Are All the States Where Plastic Bags Are Banned in the West

On January 1, Oregon will join California in banning plastic bags. Some Western states, however, are preventing cities and counties from banning them

December 31, 2019

January 8, 2020

Landscaping

These Rain Gardens Clean City Stormwater with Flowers and Trees

Rain gardens are a popular way to clean city stormwater before it hits sewers and waterways, but now cities like Portland are offering free greenery and landscaping as part of the deal

January 8, 2020

January 10, 2020

Green Living

From Fire to Water, These Are the Top 5 Garden Trends We’re Watching for 2020

Buckle up: environmentally-friendly gardening and sustainability are here to stay

December 18, 2019

December 24, 2019

Lifestyle

The Best of the West in 2019: Editors’ Favorite Things from the Past Year

Every week we share what shops, restaurants, venues, and happenings we’re excited about. Here’s a look back at our very top picks from the past year

December 30, 2019

Gifts & Shopping

New Year, New Home: All the Home Sales You Need to Shop Right Now

Take those holiday gift cards and put them to good use with these sales on furniture, decor, mattresses, and more

December 26, 2019

Home & Garden

This Fabulous Sixties-Inspired Las Vegas Furniture and Apparel Store Is Always Ready to Outfit a Glamorous Home

From designer duds to pink velvet sofas, Patina in Las Vegas has you covered when it comes to glamorous vintage finds.

December 27, 2019

December 30, 2019

Decorating & Design

Target Just Announced Its Spring Home Collection, and Here’s What We’re Eyeing

From natural fibers and crisp neutrals to a brand-new furniture line, it’s time to get excited for spring

December 18, 2019

December 30, 2019

Nimmo Bay Wilderness Resort, Great Bear Rainforest, B.C.

Wellness

18 Luxury Spa Resorts Worth the Splurge

Check in for an unforgettable wellness-themed vacation at these spas that go the extra mile

February 2, 2018

November 27, 2019

Travel

Top 10 Day Spas

No far-out treatments or long fee lists—in the West’s style of day spas, relaxation stems from one word: simple

December 3, 2012

November 13, 2019

Wellness

The Best CBD Spa Treatments in the West

Enter ultimate relaxation mode with CBD-infused massages

November 20, 2018

November 27, 2019

Wellness

All-Natural DIY Cold and Flu Remedies That’ll Kick Your Sick to the Curb

Take healing into your own hands with these easy home cures

December 3, 2019