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The Gear, the Books, and the Know-How to Finally Get Into Foraging

Viet Pham reconnects with his love of cooking outdoors on a new Hulu series. Here he shares his gifting tips for aspiring foragers.

December 19, 2022

December 24, 2022

Culture

Every Single West Coast Location Featured in Netflix’s ‘Harry & Meghan’ Documentary

California is a big presence in the series.

December 17, 2022

December 16, 2022

WildLands

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Covering themes rooted in the West, these books inspire adventure and conservation.

December 18, 2022

January 20, 2023

Gifts & Shopping

The True Story Behind the West’s Most Wonderfully Nostalgic, Sustainable (and Cool) Dinnerware Company

Crow Canyon makes tableware beloved by chefs, cowboys, restaurants, and K-pop stars. Here’s why we love this California company.

November 14, 2022

November 10, 2022

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Garden Basics

Yes, You Can Create a Super Bloom in Your Own Yard This Year—But Hurry Before It's Too Late

You don't need to brave 'Flowergeddon' in order to see a carpet of native wildflowers.

January 26, 2023

Split Pea Porridge with Almonds, Sugar Snap Peas, and Lemon Basil

Green split peas are cooked down with onions, garlic, ginger, fragrant lime leaves, and almond milk, transforming these humble ingredients into a richly satisfying porridge

January 25, 2023

Beet Salad with Mandarin, Achar, Pistachios, and Mint

Roasted baby beets are tender, sweet, and earthy, allowing the bright flavors of spring mint from the farm to round out the dish.

January 25, 2023

Stuffed Collard Greens with Beet Merguez and Sunflower Seed Dukkah

Use seasonally abundant collard greens, which provide the perfect medium to wrap around a beet-forward version of classic spicy merguez sausage

January 25, 2023

Wellness in the West

Gifts & Shopping

The Smart Wellness Gifts That Will Optimize Your Whole Life

Add some tech into your wellness routine.

November 15, 2022

January 26, 2023

Wellness

These Cactus Soaps Will Totally Transform Your Bathing Routine

Founder Sandra Velasquez created a bath and body line that doesn't rely on conventional ingredients.

March 16, 2022

September 22, 2022

Home & Garden

How to Decorate with Scent—and Find the Best One for Your Home

Think outside of the (candle) box and layer a fragrance throughout your house to create a haven that engages all of your senses.

March 30, 2022

April 7, 2022

Wellness

This Arizona Curandera Changed the Way We Think About Our Wellness Routine

Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz is sharing her wisdom for holistic wellness in a new book, ‘Earth Medicines.’

March 2, 2022

Travel

These Wellness Getaways Offer Next-Level Spots to Soak

Forward-thinking spas in the West are redefining what it means to rest and rejuvenate.

January 31, 2022

February 18, 2022

Amangiri, USA – Camp Sarika Pavilion Plunge Pool

Travel

What Is Canyon Bathing? (And Why Am I Obsessed With It?)

Yes, canyon bathing is a thing™, and I will never stop doing it.

February 11, 2022

February 15, 2022

Reach for the Stars

Camping

Reach for the Stars: Everything You Need to Throw a Stellar Stargazing Party

After you've found the perfect telescope, don't forget the lanterns, journals, and, of course, snacks.

May 18, 2022

May 21, 2022

Travel

How to Take the Best Stargazing Photos

Grab your camera (or phone) and head out with our expert guidance.

May 20, 2022

May 21, 2022

the milky way rises over a dirt road in Kamloops, British Columbia

Camping

Take Stargazing to the Next Level at These Dark Sky Campsites

Camping and stargazing go hand-in-hand.

April 13, 2022

April 23, 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

May 9, 2022

Get Organized

Lifestyle

A California Coffee Bar Owner Gets the Marie Kondo Treatment: See Her Organizing Tips

Netflix's 'Sparking Joy with Marie Kondo' helped re-think how a California coffee bar owner's home and office work together.

August 31, 2021

February 17, 2022

Decorating & Design

An Expert’s Advice on How to Organize Your Home––and Keep It That Way

The founders of The Home Edit share their expert tips for a spring cleaning that will really last.

March 12, 2020

May 4, 2022

stasher bag storage containers meal prep

Food & Drink

The Best Meal Prep Containers for Snacks, Soups, and Everything in Between

No matter your container needs, we've gathered just the one for any upcoming meal prep-packing.

January 14, 2022

Travel Tips

After Years of Searching for the Perfect Luggage, I Finally Found It

This backpack is stylish, functional, timeless, and it works hard from Arizona to Tokyo.

May 26, 2022

June 8, 2022

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