Great Road Trips in the West – Sunset Magazine

Mount Shuksan Taken with the Large Format Camera

8 Ways to Go Analog, Turn off Your Phone, and Explore the Outdoors

Slow down and unplug this fall using these ideas as your road map.

September 29, 2026

October 4, 2026

Fjord Sausalito

Outdoor Adventure

From Analog Escapes to Viking Cycling Weekenders, Here Are the Fall Travel Trends You Need to Know

It’s time to start planning your fall adventures.

September 14, 2026

September 17, 2026

A woman hiking a path near the Oregon Coast with a Pacific Northwest trip

Outdoor Adventure

These Are the Trending Destinations in the West You Need to Visit This Fall

This autumn, head to these spots for a seasonal reset.

September 29, 2026

September 28, 2026

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

Experience the quirkier side of the West.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

The Latest From Sunset

Tasting tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays and follow the journey of the apple from juice to fermentation, from aging to bottling.

Culinary Travel

From U-Pick to Cider-Pressing, These Washington Farms Make Apple Season an Adventure

Picking juicy-looking apples right off the branch and taking a crisp bite is a beloved fall pastime. But do you know how to turn one into cider?

October 20, 2026

October 20, 2026

Fall Books 2026

Your Guide to Fall’s Best New Books

These deserve a spot on your bookshelf.

October 20, 2026

October 13, 2026

Fort Collins Lobby Armstrong Hotel

Culinary Travel

A Guide to Fort Collins’ Craft Beer Scene (and More), According to a Local

The best that the town has to offer.

October 20, 2026

October 15, 2026

Laundry Room Makeover Kim Dee Designs

Decorating & Design

A Makeover That Proves Laundry Rooms Can Look Stylish

The hardest-working room in the house gets a major upgrade.

October 19, 2026

September 29, 2026

Get Out Your Maps

Lotusland botanic garden pathway

Flowers & Plants

A Garden-Lover’s Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

A garden-to-table, nursery-to-coast field guide through Carpinteria, Summerland, Montecito, and Santa Barbara.

September 3, 2026

September 2, 2026

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

Put these on your bucket list.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Outdoor Adventure

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

Head to these spots for rest and relaxation.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

Outdoor Adventure

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Not just for ski season, these high-altitude hangouts offer year-round outdoor activities, sophisticated dining options, and surprising cultural offerings.

September 9, 2026

September 9, 2026

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

Consider these for your next trip.

August 21, 2026

August 24, 2026

Petrified Forest NP Painted Desert

66 Things to Do on Route 66

From roadside diners to lava fields, these stops capture the enduring myth of America’s most legendary highway.

August 13, 2026

August 12, 2026

Road Trip Tips

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

It’s the perfect gear to stay in the moment.

August 27, 2026

October 5, 2026

Stop Playing Tetris with Your Luggage. Here’s How to Pack Smart for a Family Road Trip.

Sunset staff shares their road-tested tips for packing strategies this summer.

July 24, 2026

July 22, 2026

Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Rivian Camping

Outdoor Adventure

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story on how to document dark skies.

August 4, 2025

October 5, 2026

Peace Vans Caravan Baja

These Are the Essential Safety Tools Every Traveler Needs in the Car for a Road Trip

Don’t get caught unprepared on your next journey without these items.

July 11, 2025

July 23, 2025

More Stories in Road Trips

8 Ways to Go Analog, Turn off Your Phone, and Explore the Outdoors

8 Ways to Go Analog, Turn off Your Phone, and Explore the Outdoors

These Are the Trending Destinations in the West You Need to Visit This Fall

These Are the Trending Destinations in the West You Need to Visit This Fall

From Analog Escapes to Viking Cycling Weekenders, Here Are the Fall Travel Trends You Need to Know

From Analog Escapes to Viking Cycling Weekenders, Here Are the Fall Travel Trends You Need to Know

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

Dreaming of the Coast? These Classic Destinations Deliver Seaside Bliss

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

The Iconic Western Destinations Everyone Should Visit at Least Once

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

Offbeat Activities to Do on Your Next Vacation

A Garden-Lover's Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

A Garden-Lover’s Road Trip Through Santa Barbara County

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

This Cute Little Point-and-Shoot Camera Has Changed the Way I Travel

These Are the West's Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

Here's How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Here’s How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

66 Things to Do on Route 66

66 Things to Do on Route 66

Big Bear's Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Embrace Your Inner Child at These Summer Camps for Adults This Fall

Embrace Your Inner Child at These Summer Camps for Adults This Fall

Here's Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It's Not Where You Think)

Here’s Where You Should Travel Based on Your Enneagram Type (Hint: It’s Not Where You Think)

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