Great Road Trips in the West

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From Montecito to Monterey, This Is the Ultimate Coastal Wine Country Road Trip

With a spectacular car and an open mind, we hit the road to take a freewheeling, slightly unconventional food and wine-focused road trip up the California coast.

December 26, 2023

December 29, 2023

Live Your Wild West Fantasy on the Outlaw Trail with This New Travel Guide

A new book gives travelers the opportunity to become bandits on the historic Outlaw Trail, minus the time behind bars.

September 19, 2023

September 22, 2023

Airstream camping

A-Frame Trailers, Solar-Powered Towables, and Basecamps on Wheels—These Trailers Are the Future of Overlanding

These mobile trailer options are making travel more stylish, streamlined, and sustainable.

August 29, 2023

September 1, 2023

Joshua Tree National Park camp

These Road Trips Aren’t Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

We put together some road trip route ideas with plenty of electric vehicle charging stations along the way.

May 16, 2022

July 12, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Kismet Labneh

Kismet Labneh

Kefir grains are the mysterious little fun-with-fermentation blobs that we use to culture fresh milk and cream into labneh.

April 24, 2024

April 24, 2024

Kismet Smashed Potatoes

Perfect Smashed Potatoes

Simmer-smash-crisp, the holy trinity of root vegetable cooking techniques, never fails to deliver.

April 23, 2024

April 24, 2024

Kismet Baked Salmon

The Only Way to Bake a Salmon

This salmon dish shines at any temp; it’s just as much a star set out cold for breakfast as it is served straight from the oven for dinner.

April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Kismet Cucumber Salad

Can’t-Take-It-off-the-Menu Cucumber Salad

This salad’s enduring popularity on the Kismet menu proves, year after year, that cucumbers are universally loved.

April 23, 2024

April 23, 2024

Get Out Your Maps

A classic car parks in front of Cuyama Buckhorn in Central California

Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

These motels are peak nostalgia for road trippers.

May 22, 2023

July 19, 2023

The Road Trip Resurgence Isn’t Slowing Down, Report Shows

Outdoorsy, the Airbnb of camping vehicles, made predictions for what travel will look like in 2022.

November 19, 2021

May 18, 2022

Need a Romantic Getaway? Try These Car Camping Destinations for Two

These weekend getaways will give you some quiet one-on-one time.

February 11, 2022

February 16, 2022

These National Forests Are the Most Popular Destinations for RVers

National park overcrowding has nudged nearly one-third of travelers toward alternative destinations, national forests principal among them.

January 24, 2022

January 24, 2022

milky way rises

Plan Your Stargazing Road Trip Across the West with These Dark Sky Routes

Each stargazing-focused stop is mapped as a destination that can be appreciated by the naked eye.

December 30, 2021

October 21, 2023

Sunset over Moonstone Beach Cambria

The Ultimate Central California Road Trip Planner

Take a culinary trip to these must-visit spots on California’s Central Coast.

July 29, 2021

July 29, 2021

Road Trip Tips

Beach View Gearheart Oregon (0717)

These Are the Absolute Best Healthy Road Trip Snacks of All Time

Stock up on these delicious and nutritious nibbles to keep you fueled on your next adventure.

June 17, 2023

June 19, 2023

Monument Valley by Thomas J. Story

It’s Not Too Late to Book an Epic Last-Minute Road Trip—Here’s How

Use these 7 essential tips to get out of town, even on short notice.

June 30, 2023

August 30, 2023

Dog in car

How to Road Trip with Your Pet: The Best Routes, Tricks, and Tools

Don't forget your furry friend when you hit the road!

January 6, 2022

August 31, 2022

Kids on Road Trip

5 Tips & Tricks for a Smooth Family Road Trip

Keep your kiddos engaged with these family road trip strategies

April 25, 2018

May 31, 2018

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You Don't Have to Travel to Italy to Experience Epic Agritourismo Farm Stays—There Are Some Right Here in the West

You Don’t Have to Travel to Italy to Experience Epic Agritourismo Farm Stays—There Are Some Right Here in the West

It's Not Too Late to Book an Epic Last-Minute Road Trip—Here's How

It’s Not Too Late to Book an Epic Last-Minute Road Trip—Here’s How

These Are the Absolute Best Healthy Road Trip Snacks of All Time

These Are the Absolute Best Healthy Road Trip Snacks of All Time

Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

Nostalgic Motor Hotels Are Having a Moment. These Are the Best in the West.

California Is Having Another Gold Rush. Here's Where to Try Your Hand at Panning.

California Is Having Another Gold Rush. Here’s Where to Try Your Hand at Panning.

This New Big Bear Hotel Is Like Living in a Magazine (And It's Now Open for Your Winter Getaway)

This New Big Bear Hotel Is Like Living in a Magazine (And It’s Now Open for Your Winter Getaway)

We Have a New National Monument (and Yes, It's Stunning)

We Have a New National Monument (and Yes, It’s Stunning)

I Stayed in a Classic Motor Hotel and It Was Peak Nostalgia

I Stayed in a Classic Motor Hotel and It Was Peak Nostalgia

Move Over Pour-Over: Instant Coffee Is the New Travel Essential

Move Over Pour-Over: Instant Coffee Is the New Travel Essential

Celebrate Pinot Noir Day in These Top-Tier Western Wine Regions

Celebrate Pinot Noir Day in These Top-Tier Western Wine Regions

Even Your Dog Can See the Top Sights in This Treasured California Mountain Town

Even Your Dog Can See the Top Sights in This Treasured California Mountain Town

10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations

10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations

These Road Trips Aren't Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

These Road Trips Aren’t Just Epic, They Can Be Done in an Electric Car

Van Life Doesn't Need to Be Expensive—Just Ask These Guys

Van Life Doesn’t Need to Be Expensive—Just Ask These Guys

Gas Prices Ruining Travel Plans? Try These Cost-Cutting Tips

Gas Prices Ruining Travel Plans? Try These Cost-Cutting Tips

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