Waters of the West

A River Runs Through It. Now What?

Best Camping Gear for Dog Owners

Hitting the Trail with the Kids

Best Warm Clothes for Fall Camping

Best Tents and Sleeping Gear for Camping

Leave Nothing but Footprints, and Other Rules to Camp By

6 of Our Favorite Shoes and Boots to Put Your Best Foot Forward

Our Favorite Coastal Inns, Hotels, and Resorts from Seattle to San Diego

Getaway in a Glass: 4 Cocktails That Will Transport You

He Rescued a Mid-Century La Jolla Home. Now It’s a Super-Lush Garden Retreat.

Welcome to Sunset’s Fall 2020 Camping Issue

Chill out Now with These Soothing Nature Videos from Yeti

Plan the Sailing Adventure of a Lifetime with These Expert Tips

Tahoe Too Crowded? Its Lesser-Known Neighbor Has All of the Same Outdoor Splendor

6 Lake Retreats Where You Can Relive Your Summer-Camp Days

Finally! Surf Clubs Hit the West

Lake Effect: On Reviving a Family Tradition with Your Closest Friends

Best Rafting Trips for Foodies

This Food-Fueled Oregon Rafting Trip Elevates Backcountry Cooking

The Best Hotels in Our Favorite Surf Towns, from Maui to Malibu

One of Grand Teton’s Most Famous Lakes Is Now More Accessible Than Ever

California’s Winter Rains Ended the Drought—and Now Summer Means Epic Rafting

You Want the Best Swimming Holes? These 8 Hidden Stunners Will Make Your Summer

Sunsets, Seafood, and Killer Waves at the West’s Best Surf Towns

Utah’s Green River Is Everything a Western Waterway Should Be

Want to Protect Our Rivers? Raft Them

Utah Hot Springs Road Trip

Go on a Hot Springs Adventure in the Utah Desert

The Best Maui Activities on the Water

The Ultimate Venue for Your Next Family Vacay? A Houseboat