Travel Ideas: Tips, Guides & Road Trips for the Western U.S.

Travel

Soho House’s New West Hollywood Club Has the Swankiest Rooftop in the City

Step inside the 34-bedroom Holloway House, where you can spend the night and lounge in style on the rooftop.

July 26, 2022

Travel

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

people in canoes glide across blue water with tall mountains in background

Travel

Parks Canada Is Giving out One-Year Passes to Americans. Here’s How to Win.

Sweepstakes run through the end of July.

July 20, 2022

July 29, 2022

Landscape blue lake green trees mountains

Outdoor Adventure

The 10 Hikes You Need to Do Before You Die

The West is home to some of the most jaw-dropping scenery in the world. These are the hikes you just can't miss.

May 27, 2022

The Latest From Sunset

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Homer, Alaska

Emma Teal Privat and Claire Neaton (the Salmon Sisters) are headquartered in Homer, on the south end of the state, so we asked for their recommendations in and around the Kenai Peninsula.

August 15, 2022

August 10, 2022

Shiba inu hiking in Mammoth Lakes at Crystal Lake

Travel

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

Tips for bringing your dog to California's treasured mountain town

August 15, 2022

August 12, 2022

California

Ready to See the High Sierra? We Put Together the Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary

Just hours from the Bay area, Tuolumne County offers the perfect mix of year-round adventure.

August 9, 2022

WildLands

I Thought I Was Just Going Whitewater Rafting. I Got More Than I Bargained For.

Whitewater rafting in Utah offers more than adventure; there’s a river community waiting to be discovered.

July 28, 2022

July 29, 2022

Cabin Fever

Travel

3 Cabins, 3 Styles: Is This the Ultimate Forest Hideaway?

Deep in the Washington woods, the creative minds behind Seattle’s coolest retail concept, Glasswing, created an idyllic creekside compound.

May 24, 2022

May 31, 2022

Travel

Cabin Fever? Check into These Cozy Stays, Just off the Beaten Path

From secluded cabins with saunas to single-room huts, these rentals have everything you need to relax and recharge.

May 24, 2022

May 26, 2022

person walking into canvas yurt in forest with sun shining through trees

Travel

Airbnb Is Overhauling Its Search Engine. Here’s How It’ll Help You

The company hopes the move will alleviate areas burdened by overcrowding by drawing attention to under-the-radar destinations.

June 1, 2022

June 6, 2022

Take Some Advice from the Insiders

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Big Sky, Montana

Sweet Bun Catering's Christine Lugo-Yergensen suggests visiting this mountain town in late summer, when there is music in the mountains, farmers markets, and plenty of sweets.

July 25, 2022

July 22, 2022

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: San Francisco, California

Meenal Patel, artist, illustrator, designer, and children’s book author, shared with us where she hangs out in the Bay Area.

June 20, 2022

July 11, 2022

Papa'aina food by Lee Anne Wong in Lahaina, Maui

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Lahaina, Maui

Lee Anne Wong, chef at Papa ́aina, shares the must-visit stops in Lahaina and beyond.

April 4, 2022

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Denver, Colorado

Chef Ludo Lefebvre, new to the Mile High City, tells us of his favorite spots in his new favorite town.

June 13, 2022

June 29, 2022

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Carlsbad, California

Carlsbad Strawberry Company's Robyn Ukegawa shares her tips for exploring the California city known for its beaches and brunch.

June 6, 2022

May 31, 2022

Adirondack chairs at Stoller Family Estate in Willamette Valley, Oregon

Insider Guides

Insider Guide: Willamette Valley, Oregon

Dave and Lois Cho, founders of CHO Wine, list their recommendations from McMinnville to Dundee and Newberg.

April 25, 2022

May 4, 2022

On the Water

sale boat on the ocean with coastline in the background

Travel

An ‘Airbnb of the Sea’ Rents Thousands of Boats. See Where You Can Sail

Rental options range from a short day sail to a week-or-more course on open ocean.

May 26, 2022

June 6, 2022

Outdoor Adventure

Southern Utah Is More Than Just Red Rocks: Water Adventures Not to Miss

See Southern Utah from a new, cooler perspective in the water this summer.

June 14, 2022

June 9, 2022

Culinary Travel

Carlsbad’s Best Oyster Experience Is in the Most Unexpected Place

The hour-long tours include informative strolls through the farm followed by oyster shucking and tasting.

May 17, 2022

June 7, 2022

Fun for the Whole Family

Camping

10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations

A family of RV experts share their top spots to take the kids, from Oregon to Montana.

June 2, 2022

May 31, 2022

exterior trees surround a cabin with sun breaking through

Travel

Family Reunion Trips to Book Now, from Utah Camping to Montana Resorts

Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

April 27, 2022

July 27, 2022

WildLands

‘We Belong in These Spaces’: This Family Wants Outdoor Adventures for All

Camp Yoshi expeditions bring together people of color and their allies in spaces often considered inaccessible.

May 5, 2022

May 22, 2022

Have Wine, Will Travel

La Boisson wine bar at Fleur Noire Hotel

Hotels

This Palm Springs Rosé Bar Is the Cutest (and Tiniest) We Ever Did See

Bottles of bubbly and rosé abound all day at one of the city's hottest new hotels.

April 12, 2022

August 10, 2022

Wine Country

The Columbia Gorge Is a Wine Region to Watch—and a Majestic Getaway

In the Columbia Gorge, there's a natural wonder—or good glass of wine—around every corner.

October 1, 2021

February 22, 2022

Wine Country

13 New Hotels in Wine Country

Four Seasons Resort & Residences Napa Valley is just one in a slate of new hotels opening in wine country up and down the West.

October 7, 2021

May 11, 2022

Wine Country

Berkeley Is the Next Wine Route You Need to Visit

Ditch wine country and head for the city—Berkeley, to be exact.

July 29, 2021

April 26, 2022

Get Camping

Travel Tips

Set up Camp at a National Park with Our All-Seasons Packing Guide

You need gear that can handle the extremes of any season.

June 2, 2022

July 12, 2022

Camping

All the Gear You Need for Your Dog’s Best Camping Trip Ever

Make hiking and camping with your dog easier on yourself with some of our favorite products to pack.

June 6, 2022

June 7, 2022

Camping

The Best New Tents for Every Type of Camper

Whether you're camping in your backyard or suspended from trees (seriously) we have the tent for you.

May 27, 2022

May 23, 2022

Recipes

No Fire? No Problem. Camp Cooking Solutions (and Great Dishes, Too)

Cooking in the great outdoors can feel more daunting than ever. The solution: Try these dishes that are low on flame but high on flavor.

May 13, 2022

June 2, 2022

Travel the West

Soho House’s New West Hollywood Club Has the Swankiest Rooftop in the City

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

Parks Canada Is Giving out One-Year Passes to Americans. Here’s How to Win.

The 10 Hikes You Need to Do Before You Die

The Latest From Sunset

Insider Guide: Homer, Alaska

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

Ready to See the High Sierra? We Put Together the Ultimate 3-Day Itinerary

I Thought I Was Just Going Whitewater Rafting. I Got More Than I Bargained For.

Cabin Fever

3 Cabins, 3 Styles: Is This the Ultimate Forest Hideaway?

Cabin Fever? Check into These Cozy Stays, Just off the Beaten Path

Airbnb Is Overhauling Its Search Engine. Here’s How It’ll Help You

Take Some Advice from the Insiders

Insider Guide: Big Sky, Montana

Insider Guide: San Francisco, California

Insider Guide: Lahaina, Maui

Insider Guide: Denver, Colorado

Insider Guide: Carlsbad, California

Insider Guide: Willamette Valley, Oregon

On the Water

An ‘Airbnb of the Sea’ Rents Thousands of Boats. See Where You Can Sail

Southern Utah Is More Than Just Red Rocks: Water Adventures Not to Miss

Carlsbad’s Best Oyster Experience Is in the Most Unexpected Place

Fun for the Whole Family

10 Best Kid-Friendly RV and Camping Destinations

Family Reunion Trips to Book Now, from Utah Camping to Montana Resorts

‘We Belong in These Spaces’: This Family Wants Outdoor Adventures for All

Have Wine, Will Travel

This Palm Springs Rosé Bar Is the Cutest (and Tiniest) We Ever Did See

The Columbia Gorge Is a Wine Region to Watch—and a Majestic Getaway

13 New Hotels in Wine Country

Berkeley Is the Next Wine Route You Need to Visit

Get Camping

Set up Camp at a National Park with Our All-Seasons Packing Guide

All the Gear You Need for Your Dog’s Best Camping Trip Ever

The Best New Tents for Every Type of Camper

No Fire? No Problem. Camp Cooking Solutions (and Great Dishes, Too)

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