Travel the West

Explore the West's amazing national parks, campgrounds, wine regions, and more
Outdoor Adventure
National Parks Road Trip of a Lifetime
For the ultimate Western experience, joyride along U.S. 89, which connects six of the country’s greatest parks, winding through a landscape of fire and ice. We show you the best spots to savor the mythical, the weird, the glorious
For the ultimate Western experience, joyride along U.S. 89, which connects six of the country’s greatest parks, winding through a landscape of fire and ice. We show you the best spots to savor the mythical, the weird, the glorious

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Top 9 National Park Beaches
Scenic spots to swim, float, and soak in the sun at the West’s amazing national parks
Scenic spots to swim, float, and soak in the sun at the West’s amazing national parks

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Outdoor Adventure
Top 11 Modern Glampgrounds
Raised tents, tipis, Airstreams, and yurts are set up for camping on mountains, along riverbeds, and in rain forests and redwoods—just waiting for you to check in and exhale
Raised tents, tipis, Airstreams, and yurts are set up for camping on mountains, along riverbeds, and in rain forests and redwoods—just waiting for you to check in and exhale
Outdoor Adventure
10 Best Spots for Trailer & Yurt Camping
Ditch the tiny tent and stay in these yurts, trailers, and canvas tents instead. All you have to do is show up and camp, no set-up or wrangling poles required
Ditch the tiny tent and stay in these yurts, trailers, and canvas tents instead. All you have to do is show up and camp, no set-up or wrangling poles required
Outdoor Adventure
Top 10 Lake Vacations
Grab your swimsuit! Here are the most irresistibly enjoyable, summer-fun-filled lakes in the West
Grab your swimsuit! Here are the most irresistibly enjoyable, summer-fun-filled lakes in the West
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10 Must-Ride Roller Coasters of the West
We found the best amusement park attractions across the West—the bucket-list rides every thrill seeker should experience. So hop aboard and throw your hands in the air!
We found the best amusement park attractions across the West—the bucket-list rides every thrill seeker should experience. So hop aboard and throw your hands in the air!
Outdoor Adventure
10 Best Surf Camps in the West
If learning how to surf has always been on your bucket list, why wait another year? These surf camps will have you catching waves in no time
If learning how to surf has always been on your bucket list, why wait another year? These surf camps will have you catching waves in no time
Travel
Top Tips for a Last-Minute Summer Trip
You haven’t yet booked a thing? Not to worry—your salvation plan for the season includes blueprints for doable dream escapes
You haven’t yet booked a thing? Not to worry—your salvation plan for the season includes blueprints for doable dream escapes
Origami Kayak
Outdoor Adventure
7 Genius Pieces of Compact Outdoor Gear
Live in a city or just don’t have the storage for large outdoor gear? Fit these items anywhere, no matter your home’s size
Live in a city or just don’t have the storage for large outdoor gear? Fit these items anywhere, no matter your home’s size
LuminAID PackLite Max Phone Charger
Camping
10 Genius Camping Gadgets That Also Charge Your Phone
Just because you plan to put the kibosh on screen time and bask in the glory of nature doesn’t mean you want to go without streaming music, using hiking trail GPS, or taking photos. Pack one of these handy phone-charging devices to bail you out
Just because you plan to put the kibosh on screen time and bask in the glory of nature doesn’t mean you want to go without streaming music, using hiking trail GPS, or taking photos. Pack one of these handy phone-charging devices to bail you out

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