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Travel

This Secret Season Is Actually the Best Time to Travel. Here’s Why (and Where to Go)

The rainy months don't get the love they deserve, but really it's a superior time to explore.

January 7, 2025

January 13, 2025

Alyeska Nordic Spa is a winter wonderland for wellness

This Is What You’re Doing Wrong When Visiting Hot Springs

How not to be a jerk while soaking in thermal waters this winter.

December 19, 2024

December 30, 2024

I Tried a Traditional Temazcal Sweat Lodge. Here’s How It Went.

The traditional experience is every bit as healing as it's purported to be.

October 24, 2024

February 26, 2025

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

Plus, how to stay safe while visiting.

October 23, 2024

November 3, 2024

The Latest From Sunset

Gifts & Shopping

These Scents Will Make You Smell Like an Endless Summer Vacation

One spritz and you're seaside with an umbrella drink in hand.

April 30, 2025

April 29, 2025

Seattle Houseboat by NB Design

Inside a Floating Home Created by the Same People Who Designed the ‘Sleepless in Seattle’ Houseboat

It blends the indoors and outdoors seamlessly.

April 30, 2025

April 18, 2025

Seafood Wine Pairings Oysters and Shrimp

This Is What You Need to Know About Pairing Wine with Seafood

These wines will enhance your meal.

April 30, 2025

April 28, 2025

Airplane

When Should You Book Your Flight? A Travel Pros Shares Game-Changing Advice

Prepare for takeoff.

April 29, 2025

April 28, 2025

Out In the Wild

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

Outdoor Adventure

The Best Coastal Hikes in the West for Picture-Perfect Views

A cool ocean breeze is a much welcome amenity at these trails throughout the region.

July 15, 2024

July 15, 2024

These Least Visited, Under-the-Radar National Parks Deserve a Spot on Your Bucket List

Revel in wide open spaces in these parklands.

April 15, 2024

April 5, 2025

Northern Lights at a Remote Lake

Outdoor Adventure

The Northern Lights Are in the Forecast—Now What Do I Do?

Set yourself up for success viewing this elusive and rare phenomenon.

June 1, 2024

May 31, 2024

Surfer on Beach

This Is the Key to Keeping Your Brain Young

More than a bucket list item to check off, learning a new outdoors skill is actually great for your neuroplasticity.

November 20, 2023

July 31, 2024

Sled Dogs on a Frozen Lake

You Don’t Have to Go to Iceland to See the Northern Lights—Head Here Instead

In this stunning location, photographing the aurora borealis is only half the adventure.

November 4, 2022

November 5, 2022

Rider on horse in southwest US

These Dude Ranches Are Basically ‘Yellowstone’ In Real Life

Season 5 of the popular show will inspire trips to the region's best dude ranches. Here are some of our favorites.

November 10, 2022

May 7, 2023

mountain bikers riding through off-road terrain among red rocks and trees

Outdoor Adventure

Bike 190 Miles of Iconic Utah Landscapes on a New Six-Day Hut Tour

Do you have what it takes?

April 27, 2022

May 22, 2022

Grand Tetons Moulton Barn

6 of the Best Ways to Explore Wyoming’s Grand Tetons

The Tetons and Jackson Hole offer outdoor playgrounds unlike any other.

April 5, 2022

April 12, 2022

Father and son watch a Castle Geyser night eruption at Yellowstone National Park, one of the things you must see in Yellowstone

Score a Yellowstone Campsite Early: Our Guide to Top Spots

Here's how to reserve a Yellowstone National Park campsite early—and where to book.

February 8, 2022

February 8, 2022

The Best Gear

These 5 Books Will Inspire Your Inner Wild

Covering themes rooted in the West, these books inspire adventure and conservation.

December 18, 2022

December 2, 2024

Camping Gear

12 Camping Essentials Outdoorsy People Swear By

Introducing accessories that are perfect for your next great adventure.

July 17, 2024

March 7, 2025

Simmons and O'Brien Carrying Surfboards

Outdoor Adventure

The Beginners’ Guide to Surfing Gear

Earth-friendly essentials to support the start of your surf journey.

July 30, 2024

August 6, 2024

man standing on beach with fishing rod

Our Favorite Sunglasses Built for Outdoor Adventure

These shades are built to endure all manner of adventures.

June 6, 2022

June 7, 2022

two tents suspended in air over forest floor covered in snow

Take Camping to New Heights with This Roomy Tree Tent

Tentsile takes comfortability to new heights.

April 19, 2022

April 19, 2022

two people in kayaks on smooth water, beach and palm trees in distance

The Lightweight Foldable Kayak You Didn’t Know You Needed

Oru's latest design can be assembled in under two minutes—one, with practice—and weighs just 18 pounds.

April 4, 2022

April 4, 2022

starry night sky over the red cathedral rock in sedona arizona

Take Your Stargazing up a Notch with These High-Powered Binoculars

Try these out before throwing money at a pricey telescope.

April 18, 2022

January 28, 2023

Create Your Kitchen

Pack This Gear for the Ultimate Car Camping Adventure

Yes, you can still go camping in the winter. Here's what you'll need.

February 14, 2022

February 15, 2022

Be Ready for Any Emergency with This 72-Hour, Do-It-All Survival Kit

Each kit features provisions and tools designed to keep you safe for up to 72 hours until help arrives.

January 6, 2022

January 20, 2022

With the Experts

Backpack in Yosemite National Park, CA

I Survived Survival School, and Here’s What I Learned to Take with Me on a Hike

These are the items that survival specialists recommend carrying on your next hike, all of which will fit in a small pack.

July 12, 2023

March 12, 2025

Birds of Prey Are More Important Than You Think. Here’s Why.

Post Ranch Inn's falconer explains why these apex predators are key to ecosystems survival.

January 29, 2024

January 29, 2024

Coming Out in Jackson: A Wyoming Photographer’s Journey to Find Belonging

Shelesky recently produced a film using his story as a framework to promote inclusivity in the mountain sports scene.

October 20, 2021

October 21, 2021

More Stories in WildLands

This Is What You're Doing Wrong When Visiting Hot Springs

This Is What You’re Doing Wrong When Visiting Hot Springs

You Can See the Northern Lights on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Here's How.

You Can See the Northern Lights on Thanksgiving and Black Friday. Here’s How.

The Forest Service Is Catastrophically Slashing Its Workforce—Here's What That Means for Hikers and Travelers

The Forest Service Is Catastrophically Slashing Its Workforce—Here’s What That Means for Hikers and Travelers

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

The Deadliest National Parks in the United States, Ranked

The Earth Now Has Two Moons—Here's How to See Them

The Earth Now Has Two Moons—Here’s How to See Them

Yosemite's Historic Hotel Will Close Indefinitely

Yosemite’s Historic Hotel Will Close Indefinitely

Wildfires Blaze in Southern California, Threatening Popular Tourist Areas

Wildfires Blaze in Southern California, Threatening Popular Tourist Areas

5 Outdoorsy Adventures to Book This Fall

5 Outdoorsy Adventures to Book This Fall

Iconic Havasupai Falls Has Been Closed Indefinitely Due to Flooding

Iconic Havasupai Falls Has Been Closed Indefinitely Due to Flooding

Portland's Revolutionary New Airport Terminal Is Like Stepping into the Lush Pacific Northwest Forest

Portland’s Revolutionary New Airport Terminal Is Like Stepping into the Lush Pacific Northwest Forest

The Iconic Double Arches in Utah Have Collapsed

The Iconic Double Arches in Utah Have Collapsed

7 Things You Need to Know Before Starting to Surf

7 Things You Need to Know Before Starting to Surf

California Beaches Get All the Summer Love, Check out These Dog-Friendly Lakes Instead

California Beaches Get All the Summer Love, Check out These Dog-Friendly Lakes Instead

These Are the Best Practices to Follow to Prevent Wildfires

These Are the Best Practices to Follow to Prevent Wildfires

Thousands Flee Jasper National Park in Canada as Wildfires Rage

Thousands Flee Jasper National Park in Canada as Wildfires Rage

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