Travel the West

Travel

Sunset Travel Awards: Your Go-List for the West's Best Destinations, Hotels, and More

Every year, we round up the movers and shakers in the travel world who make the West a better place to explore

August 27, 2019

September 5, 2019

Camping

Eight Truly Essential Camping Apps

Trust us–these camping apps will actually enhance your time in the outdoors

August 16, 2019

August 30, 2019

Camping

Our Favorite Camping Cabins in the West

Enjoy the best of the outdoors without all the fuss of setting up a campsite

May 31, 2018

August 8, 2019

Camping

From a Treehouse to a Yurt with Camels, These Unique Camping Spots Are Not to Be Missed

These unusual campsites from Hipcamp deserve a spot on your bucket list

July 13, 2018

August 8, 2019

Camping

Camping Alone? What to Pack (Bear Canisters) and What to Leave Behind (Everything You're Scared Of)

Camping by yourself can be one of the most rewarding experiences—if you know how to do it right. From tips to gear to mind tricks, here’s everything you need to camp solo like a pro

July 23, 2019

August 8, 2019

Outdoor Adventure

10 Best River Trips in the West

From white-water rafting on rushing rapids to floating along placid stretches, there’s no better place to cool off than on our mountains’ waterways

April 17, 2018

August 22, 2019

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Hook the Fattest, Freshest Salmon in Alaska

Reel in some big ones alongside grizzly bears and stunning mountain vistas at these top salmon fishing destinations in Alaska

August 21, 2019

September 12, 2019

Outdoor Adventure

10 Epic Fishing Trips in the West

From fly-fishing in Jackson Hole to deep-sea fishing in Baja or salmon fishing in Alaska, these Western spots are an angler’s dream

February 21, 2018

July 26, 2019

Outdoor Adventure

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

On a 730-mile run through this far-off, achingly beautiful, seemingly wild river, author Heather Hansman discovers the future of water in the West

April 15, 2019

July 26, 2019

California

6 Reasons to Visit San Diego Now

San Diego reveals its secret identity as a trendsetting superhero.

June 28, 2018

August 7, 2018

Southwest

Top 10 Things to Do in Las Vegas with Kids

“Sin City”? More like “Kin City” with these fantastic things to do with kids around the Las Vegas Valley. We’ve shared our top picks by category, with runners up for each

June 12, 2018

August 28, 2018

Hawaii

Our Guide to Visiting Hawaii with Kids

With soft-sand beaches, lush jungles, interesting little towns, and thousands of years of cultural history, the island archipelago of Hawaii might be the best family-travel destination on Earth

May 11, 2018

June 27, 2019