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Sand Sledding, Desert Flowers, and Perseid Showers: All the Beautifully Surreal Things to Do in White Sands National Park

Our newest national park, White Sands, is known for its powdery white gypsum dunes, and its activities are wonderfully surreal

February 3, 2020

February 11, 2020

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The Guide to Going Out for Introverts: Reading at the Bar

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A Guide to Going Out for Introverts

If going out as an introvert usually harshes your mellow, check out these relaxed activities that won't sap your energy, introspection or creativity

January 23, 2020

February 13, 2020

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Top 22 Wellness Retreats

Get away for a mind-clearing recharge at spa resorts, spiritual retreats, hot springs, and more

December 1, 2010

January 27, 2020

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Fall Road Trip: Eastern Sierra, Day 1

For the next seven days, we're taking you on a fall road trip through the Eastern Sierra of California and Nevada.

September 26, 2017

January 24, 2020

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How to Choose a Camp Stove

Everything you need to know to get cooking on a camp stove

May 15, 2015

January 22, 2020

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Oases in the Desert: 7 Striking Palm Springs Gardens to Visit

The seven wonders of Palm Springs are some of the most beautiful desert landscapes in the world

December 9, 2015

February 12, 2020

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From an L.A. Hideaway to a Tropical Cruise, These Last-Minute Trips Are Your Winter Cure

Four last-minute Western getaways to help you relax and recharge

February 5, 2020

February 7, 2020

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L.A.’s Hottest New Restaurant Is Inside a Gucci Store

Three-Michelin-starred Italian chef Massimo Bottura will open his first U.S. restaurant on a Beverly Hills rooftop

February 12, 2020

February 18, 2020

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Disneyland Passes Shot Up Past $200. Here Are Four Cheaper Parks

If you want affordable alternatives to the new Disneyland ticket price, these theme and national parks offer plenty of thrills

February 13, 2020

February 18, 2020

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Veronica Paulsen Becomes the First Woman to Land a Backflip into an Iconic Rocky Mountain Chute

After three attempts, Veronica Paulsen successfully completed a backflip into Corbet's Couloir, a famously narrow ski run in Jackson Hole

February 12, 2020

February 13, 2020

Camping

Oregon State Parks Are Funding Free Camping Weekends for Disabled, LGBTQ, and POC Campers

These eight Oregon State Parks are offering free weekend cabin and yurt stays to encourage underrepresented populations to camp more

February 11, 2020

February 18, 2020

Albert Einstein's leather jacket with an issue of Time Magazine

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New Levi’s Exhibit to Showcase Albert Einstein’s Iconic Leather Jacket

Levi Strauss: A History of American Style opens Feb. 13 at The Contemporary Jewish Museum

February 12, 2020

February 13, 2020

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A Chinese Food Megastore and Restaurant Will Open at Seattle’s Amazon HQ in Early 2021

The new China Live in Seattle will play host to 13,000 square feet of dining, drinking, groceries, gifts, and cooking demos

February 12, 2020

February 13, 2020

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Top 18 Romantic Getaways

Make this Valentine’s Day—or any weekend—special at one of these dreamy retreats

January 13, 2011

January 25, 2019

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From an L.A. Hideaway to a Tropical Cruise, These Last-Minute Trips Are Your Winter Cure

Four last-minute Western getaways to help you relax and recharge

February 5, 2020

February 7, 2020

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The Kids’ Gear Your Adventuring Sidekick Needs for Your Next Family Trip

Whether you’re venturing off to a campsite or taking a road trip to grandma’s, this gear will make the journey a little sweeter for your kiddo

February 7, 2020

February 11, 2020

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These Travel Apps Let You Reduce Your Carbon Footprint Without Lifting a Finger (from Your Phone)

A search engine that plants trees, a booking site that finds options with the lowest carbon footprint, and more ways to travel sustainably

January 29, 2020

February 4, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Where the Wild Things Are: Programs That Foster Kids’ Connection to the Outdoors

These nonprofits expose urban and underserved youth to a variety of activities to increase their outdoor play and build critical life skills in the process

January 31, 2020

February 11, 2020

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12 Iconic Movie Landmarks You Can Visit IRL

These legendary movie sites aren’t studio set-pieces! Here are our favorite real-life places to visit and relive a bit of cinematic history

January 11, 2017

February 22, 2019

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19 Restaurants with Stunning Views

Amp up the romance at these dining spots with the best views from mountains to sea

January 21, 2016

February 7, 2019

Camping

Popular California Campgrounds Are Already Booked. Here Are the Equally Awesome Alternatives

Popular spots are already booked for peak weekends, but don't put away your tent for the year

January 24, 2020

February 4, 2020

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Top 12 Hot Springs Experiences in the West

Seek out these natural hot springs for an unforgettably soothing and scenic soak in the outdoors

February 16, 2018

January 25, 2020

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

Wellness

Top 10 Luxe Bath Houses

Ancient bath houses and soaking rituals, in their updated reincarnations, are popping up in cities around the West

July 17, 2018

August 8, 2019

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Meet Pando, Methuselah, and More of the World’s Oldest Trees—Right Here in the West

Trees are already the oldest living beings in the world—the West has some of the oldest of the old ones

January 24, 2020

February 11, 2020

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