The West's Best National Parks

Canary Springs terraces with water rushing down at Mammoth Hot Springs of Yellowstone National Park

Wild Lands

Record Crowds Are Flocking to Yellowstone. Follow These Rules for a Successful Trip

Accompanying the dramatic surge of national park visitors has been a spike of easily avoidable incidents.

September 21, 2021

Wild Lands

Fat Bear Week 2021 Is a Wrap—Meet Your Rotund Winner

Raise your glass to his excellency, Bear 480, and cheers to a happy hibernation.

October 6, 2021

National Parks

Denali National Park’s Live Sled Dog Cam Is Everything We Need Right Now

No matter how your day is going, this live puppy cam will no doubt make it better.

September 14, 2021

The Mesquite Flat sand dunes in Death Valley National Park, great place for thanksgiving getaways

National Parks

Get Free Access in 2021 to Any National Park on These 6 Days

Just plan well in advance to accommodate any unforeseen circumstances relating to COVID-19.

January 5, 2021

July 8, 2021

The Latest From Sunset

Gifts & Shopping

The 2021 Sunset Holiday Gift Guides

What to buy for everyone on your list: The wine lover, pet lover, coffee connoisseur, outdoor adventurer, and more.

October 26, 2021

Food & Drink

Swiss Chard Is Super Versatile: Try These Recipes While It’s in Season

Chard can be seared, sautéed, added to a scramble, or mixed into stews for added greenery and delicious flavor from late fall through winter.

October 26, 2021

October 25, 2021

Gifts & Shopping

Our favorite booksellers for holiday shopping that don’t begin with an “A.”

Our favorite booksellers that don’t begin with an “A.”

October 26, 2021

brussels sprouts roasted in maple syrup and white miso paste

Food & Drink

Roasted Maple-Miso Brussels Sprouts

This delicious sweet Brussels sprouts recipe comes from the son of the founders of the Cafe Gratitude.

October 25, 2021

October 26, 2021

All We Can Say Is: WOW

Bison in Lamar Valley, one of the things to do at Yellowstone

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Yellowstone National Park

There are more things to see in Yellowstone National Park than you can count, but these 13 places—from giant geysers to valleys stocked with wildlife—can't be missed

July 1, 2009

September 30, 2019

Rockies

Glacier National Park’s Top Wow Spots

Fall in love with the park’s unforgettable scenery―sapphire lakes, knife-edge ridges, hanging valleys, and towering peaks

July 7, 2009

November 5, 2019

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

Rockies

Top Wow Spots of Grand Teton

High in Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park shows you the West in a new and beautiful light

June 8, 2009

April 30, 2018

Outdoor Adventure

Top Wow Spots of Arches National Park

The spots you can’t go to Arches without seeing

April 29, 2016

April 30, 2018

Outdoor Adventure

Top Wow Spots of Bryce Canyon National Park

From Sunrise Point to the night sky, Bryce Canyon National Park doesn’t disappoint in views

May 3, 2016

April 30, 2018

Travel

10 Crazy Beautiful Places You Have to See in Joshua Tree

The top sites to see in the park, including other-worldly plant life and more stunning natural features

April 27, 2016

January 20, 2021

Travel

Top Wow Spots of Grand Canyon

These are the some of the world's most unforgettable views—from the Colorado River to the soaring Point Imperial overlook

July 7, 2009

August 24, 2020

National Parks

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All We Can Say Is: WOW

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