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Lifestyle

A Can’t-Miss Nature Film, Music-Fueled Haircuts, and More Things to See and Do in the West This Week

From the perfect pocket knife to the most tuneful hair salon and more—it’s the Best of the West of the Week

January 27, 2020

Lifestyle

The Best Sunset Magazine Covers of the Decade

From 10 years of desert homes, canyon hikes, camping trailers, and beach surf, our editors have chosen their absolute favorite Sunset covers. Which is yours?

January 22, 2020

January 24, 2020

The Guide to Going Out for Introverts: Reading at the Bar

Lifestyle

A Guide to Going Out for Introverts

If going out as an introvert usually harshes your mellow, check out these relaxed activities that won't sap your energy, introspection or creativity

January 23, 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

Mindfulness in the Wild or at Home

Outdoor Adventure

Relieve Stress with Visits to These Fragrant Places, from Lavender Farms to Redwood Groves

Follow your nose to these places that are soothing to the senses and the spirit

January 7, 2020

January 17, 2020

Family

Tame the Flurry of Holiday Activity with These Mindfulness Tips

The holidays can be frantic, but you want to remember the best moments, not rush through them. Here's how to slow down and savor the season

December 6, 2019

December 9, 2019

Travel

A Quiet Place: How to Find Peace and Silence in Western Cities

If your ears need a break from constant noise, head to these serenely quiet spots

December 30, 2019

January 10, 2020

Wellness

10 Serene Yoga or Meditation Room Ideas

Tools and tricks to set up your space to facilitate finding your inner zen

June 15, 2018

August 9, 2019

Fun, Feel-Good Reads

Green Living

From Free Haircuts to a Holiday House-Cleaning, These Buy Nothing Group Giveaways Show How Caring Neighbors Can Be

Buy Nothing is a group that allows members to give and receive free services and recycled goods. Its members have given some extraordinary gifts

January 17, 2020

Family

Fit for a Prince: Where in the West Should Meghan and Harry Move?

Buh-bye, Britain. Harry, Meghan, and Archie are looking for a new home. Here are our top picks for destinations where we think the Duke and Duchess of Sussex should move

January 16, 2020

January 17, 2020

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

Flowers & Plants

You’ll Soil Yourself Laughing at These Plant Memes

Plant memes are the purest, most relatable content on the internet—these are some of Instagram's finest

January 9, 2020

January 17, 2020

More Ideas

Lifestyle

Dining with Alice Waters, Chilling in a Hot Bath, and Other Things We’re Excited About This Week

From a charity dinner pairing two Bay-Area icons to a CBD soak and more, this is the Best of the West this week

January 13, 2020

January 14, 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

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 22, 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

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

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

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

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