Travel the West

14 Gifts for the Bicycle-Obsessed Cyclist in Your Life

Biking season is here! Make your pedaler's day with one of these great gifts for cyclists

May 15, 2017

July 29, 2020

Lifestyle

Ford Releases New 2021 Bronco—and It Sells out Almost Immediately

Ford's new Bronco offers throwback looks—and monster off-roading performance

July 14, 2020

July 28, 2020

The 55 Best Campgrounds in California, Hawaii, and Mexico

Sequoias, seashore, mountains, and more: Here are the best spots in California (plus Hawaii and Baja!) to pitch your tent

April 16, 2009

July 27, 2020

Bugling elk at Moraine Park in Rocky Mountain National Park with Cliff Mountain in the background

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Rocky Mountain National Park

From jaw-dropping views to lush, wildlife-filled meadows, these are the park's can't miss attractions

July 21, 2015

July 27, 2020

National Park Spotlight

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Zion

Experience the majestic beauty of Zion National Park and explore its countless hidden canyons and passages

June 8, 2009

April 30, 2018

Bryce Canyon 101

Your need-to-know on Bryce Canyon National Park

May 2, 2016

Climb Yosemite’s El Capitan with Google Maps

We are never going to climb Yosemite’s El Capitan. But we like to imagine what it would be like if we did.

September 26, 2017

July 9, 2020

Stunning Video Lets You See the Grand Canyon from Space

View not just the canyon, but a lot of the Southwest from nearly 100,000 feet up

September 26, 2017

July 9, 2020

News and Obsessions

Judge Orders Dakota Access Pipeline to Shut Down in Win for Standing Rock Sioux

Native Americans and environmental groups have spoken out against the pipeline for four years.

July 8, 2020

Havasupai Tribe Suspends Reservation Access, Asks Tourists to Avoid Havasu Canyon

A persistence of virus-related issues has since prompted tribal leadership to declare a state of emergency.

July 2, 2020

July 8, 2020

California Woman Dies Hiking into Grand Canyon

Temperatures in the inner canyon on June 24 registered as high as 114 degrees.

June 30, 2020

July 1, 2020

Blackfeet Nation Shuts Glacier National Park’s East Entrance Amid COVID Fears

“This Coronavirus is not going away, and we can’t afford to be letting our guard down," says Blackfeet Incident Command Director Robert DesRosier.

June 29, 2020

July 1, 2020

More Ideas

National Parks

Yosemite National Park Reopens–But Mostly Without Camping for Now

The national park will require reservations for day trips, and limited camping, as part of its phased reopening

June 10, 2020

June 23, 2020

National Parks

A Beloved Zion National Park Hiking Trail Is Now Protected—Forever

Access to Zion Narrows is restored and the land is protected from development in perpetuity

December 19, 2019

December 26, 2019

The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon National Park off Highway 89

National Parks

Zion, Bryce Canyon, and Capitol Reef National Parks Are Now Open—with Limitations

Utah’s national parks and recreational areas have begun phased reopenings that will continue throughout the year

May 13, 2020

June 1, 2020

An alpine lake in Glacier National Park off Highway 89

Senate Gives Public Lands Big Victory With Great American Outdoors Act

Public land conservation and maintenance efforts will now receive nearly $2 billion a year.

June 18, 2020

June 23, 2020

Interest in Camping Is at an All-Time High Following COVID-19 Outbreak

The trend coincides with the most significant increase in Google "camping" searches in nearly a decade.

June 24, 2020

July 14, 2020

I Spent Hours at an Airport and Discovered Just How Terrifying It Is to Fly Now

Months into this global pandemic, we're not flying much—but when we are, as our editor-in-chief learned, it remains a fraught experience.

June 18, 2020

June 23, 2020

Learn Fly Fishing Basics and Backyard Drills

Bring the outside in with these Fly Fishing drills and tips from a certified guide and master naturalist.

April 20, 2020

July 20, 2020

Patagonia Joins REI, The North Face in #StopHateForProfit Facebook Boycott

Company says it will "pull all ads on Facebook and Instagram, effective immediately"

June 22, 2020

June 23, 2020

Man taking one of the best hikes in La Quinta, La Quinta Cove, through rocks and open meadows

42 Can’t-Miss Hikes in the West for Amazing Scenery and Terrain

From iconic trails in Zion and Yosemite to under-the-radar loops in Arizona, these hiking trails lead you to gorgeous desert, mountain, and coastal views

April 29, 2013

June 10, 2020

How to Survive Getting Lost While Hiking

How to Survive If You Get Lost Hiking

Even the most experienced hikers can get lost. Here's a step-by-step instructional of what to do if you can't find your way

June 26, 2019

February 28, 2020

Family

10 Best Kids’ Hiking Shoes & Gear

Keep explorers of all ages comfortable on the trail with these essentials

July 10, 2018

March 17, 2020