Winter Ideas for Travel, Cooking, Home Decorating, and More

Epic New Year’s Eve in Zion and Bryce Canyon

10 Reasons to Visit Our National Parks in Winter

From backcountry skiing to scouting rare wildlife, these national parks overdeliver on scenic adventure activities in winter

October 26, 2018

January 7, 2020

Emerald Lake Lodge in B.C.covered in snow

Travel

23 Cozy Winter Lodges for a Snowy Getaway

Ski, skate, sled, or just relax by the fire at these cozy retreats that are even better when the temps dip

November 17, 2011

December 30, 2019

California

Ski June Mountain, Swim in Palm Springs, and More Cool California Winter Getaways

“Winter Wonderland” takes on different meanings in this state, where you can wake up poolside in the desert and be skiing in the mountains by sunset

November 6, 2019

December 26, 2019

Outdoor Adventure

11 Incredible Winter Wildlife Encounters in the West

Brave the cold and witness magnificent wild beasts in their natural habitats

November 1, 2018

January 10, 2020

The Latest From Sunset

The Pantry

The 99 Pantry Items We Can’t Live Without, from the Ultimate Olive Oil to Heirloom Turmeric

We tasted our way through the West last year. Here are our top finds to add to your shopping list ASAP

February 25, 2020

Home Tours

From an Outdoor Sauna to a Tea Loft, This Santa Cruz Home Is Full of Cozy Corners and Forest Views

The modern cottage was remodeled into an earthy, nature-inspired retreat in just six months

February 25, 2020

Idea Houses

Sunset’s 2019 Idea House Gets Outfitted by L.A. Designer Superstars ETC.etera

Ocean breezes and organic modernism come together when Sunset’s Santa Monica Canyon Idea House gets outfitted by L.A. design superstars ETC.etera

January 13, 2020

February 25, 2020

Garden Basics

The Best Garden Gloves for Every Type of Gardener

There’s a right glove for every garden task and every gardener performing it—here are our favorites

February 25, 2020

Skiing

Outdoor Adventure

These Ski Resorts Lead the Pack on Sustainability in the West

With eco-friendly equipment, plastic-free campuses, and zero-waste plans, these mountain resorts are helping ensure the future of snow sports

November 20, 2019

December 6, 2019

Gifts & Shopping

The Newest and Best Winter Gear for All Your Snowy Adventures

From base layers, boots, and bibs to board expanders, here are our picks for this year's best in snow tech, gear, and toys

November 22, 2019

December 20, 2019

Travel

Thinking of Skipping Ski Season? 35 Reasons Why You Should Go

Think skiing’s too cold, too crowded, too expensive? These solutions will have you itching to hit the slopes this season

November 10, 2011

January 7, 2020

Man hiking along ridgeline with skis at Telluride

Travel

17 Epic Ski Resorts to Add to Your Snowy Bucket List

Get your winter sports fix at the best mountain resorts around the West

April 15, 2011

November 17, 2019

Sunshine

Woman in a pool overlooking the vineyards and hills in Baja, Mexico

Travel

Where to Go to Defrost this Winter

Escape the winter chill on a vacation to SoCal, the Southwest, Hawaii, or Mexico

October 7, 2009

January 17, 2020

View of red rock peaks at Soldier Pass Trail, one of the best hikes in Sedona, AZ

Southwest

A Perfect Trip to Sedona

The surrounding red rock cliffs are just one perk of a weekend away in Sedona

December 31, 2018

November 19, 2019

California

Southern California Desert Road Trip

Explore Southern California's desert landscapes on this road trip through quirky towns, Joshua Tree National Park, and unique hotels

September 25, 2018

November 13, 2019

Architects Have Redefined the Hotel Landscape

Mexico

12 Reasons Los Cabos Is a Design Lover’s Paradise

High-design hotels, galleries, and more are challenging preconceived notions and establishing the resort region as a stylish hotbed

November 5, 2018

November 13, 2019

Winter Cravings

Food & Drink

33 Delicious Winter Drinks

Warm up winter with a special mocha, hot cider, mulled wine, glass of bubbly, or fizzy mocktail

October 30, 2009

November 27, 2019

Food & Drink

Get Crackin’ on Dungeness Crab Season with These Delectable Recipes

Indulge in our very best Dungeness crab recipes for a decadent feast this fall and winter

July 21, 2009

November 27, 2019

Food & Drink

27 Winter Soups Baby Yoda Is Probably Drinking in His Little Bowl

Warm up with a comforting bowlful of our tastiest recipes

March 2, 2009

February 24, 2020

Food & Drink

29 Succulent Winter Roasts

Classic and unexpected cuts to star at your table, with sides to match

November 18, 2009

November 27, 2019

Coziness at Home

Decorating & Design

Five Easy Hacks for a Hygge Home

Capture the Danish art of coziness in your home with these simple steps

October 9, 2019

November 26, 2019

Decorating & Design

Skip the Fire: Four Alternative Ways to Style a Fireplace

Whether you have a non-working fireplace or you want to avoid smoke, there are still plenty of ways to light up your hearth

October 29, 2019

November 27, 2019

Outdoor Living

10 Ways to Create Hygge in Your Yard Year-Round

Make your outdoor space embody the essence of hygge—you know, that warm, cozy feeling of home—in the cool season and beyond

September 14, 2018

November 13, 2019

Outdoor Living

Get Your Yard Cozy for the Cool Season with These Ideas for Firepits

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

October 11, 2012

December 2, 2019

Indoor Greenery

Decorating & Design

19 Ways to Design with Houseplants

Foliage needn’t be an afterthought. Follow these tips to make plants the stars of the room

December 21, 2015

November 13, 2019

Flowers & Plants

Houseplants for Better Indoor Air Quality and a Better Mood

Feeling blue? These humble houseplants can improve indoor air quality, and brighten your mood while they're at it

July 31, 2017

November 13, 2019

Home & Garden

Houseplant Trend We Love: Decorating with Staghorn Ferns

These quirky, antler-like plants are all the rage for adding a stylish touch of greenery to your home

December 21, 2016

November 13, 2019

Flowers & Plants

10 Succulents That Thrive Indoors

Not all succulents are happy houseplants. Here are 10 that can survive the often-challenging conditions of indoor living

June 1, 2017

November 13, 2019

Winter Wellness

Wellness

DIY Self-Care Rituals for Winter

Find comfort in these DIY self-care projects straight from the garden

November 20, 2018

November 13, 2019

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

Wellness

22 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

February 18, 2020

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