Outdoor Adventure Travel Ideas - Sunset

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

August 17, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Where to Go Birding in the West

From windswept tundra to places where an eagle might land on your car, the West has the perfect birding experience for everyone

January 24, 2019

March 29, 2020

Travel

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

March 17, 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

The Latest From Sunset

Stargazing in Joshua Tree National Park, CA

California

Historic Vote Gives California Joshua Trees Protection as Temporary Endangered Species

A year-long study will now get underway to determine whether the succulents warrant a permanent place among California's threatened species.

September 22, 2020

Travel

Thai National Park Mails Garbage Back to Littering Visitors—U.S. Parks Should Do the Same

The practice would be well worth adopting in the U.S.

September 22, 2020

Wild Lands

Trails Offroad Highlights More Than 2,300 Destinations to Plan Your Next 4×4 Adventure

An all-access membership option is available for just $25 for the entire year.

September 17, 2020

September 21, 2020

Outdoor Adventure

Welcome to Our Fall Camping Issue

We went above and beyond for one of your favorite themes of the year—and you can read the issue right here, for free.

September 8, 2020

September 21, 2020

Plan Your Spring Adventure

Travel

24 Glorious Ways to Experience Spring at Its Peak, from Mountain Biking to Wildflower Viewing

Blow the dust off winter with blooms gone wild, bike trips, gushing falls, and more

February 1, 2011

March 29, 2020

National Parks

10 All-Time Best National Park Experiences

Since our first issue in 1898, Sunset has loved the American West’s national parks. Here, in no particular order, are our favorite ways to experience them

October 4, 2018

June 21, 2020

Man hiking along ridgeline with skis at Telluride

Travel

17 Epic Ski Resorts to Add to Your Snowy Bucket List

Get your winter sports fix at the best mountain resorts around the West

April 15, 2011

November 17, 2019

National Parks

16 Kid-Friendly Things to Do at National Parks

These activities are hand-picked by Kate Siber, author of the new children's book National Parks of the USA

September 12, 2018

October 2, 2018