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Here’s Where You Should Travel Right Now Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Plan an adventure according to the stars.

July 18, 2025

July 17, 2025

Campgrounds The River Electric

8 Summer Camp–Inspired Getaways for Families Who Love Nature

These nostalgic escapes are ideal for late summer and beyond.

July 31, 2025

August 6, 2025

Orcas Island Cascade Falls Trail

Outdoor Adventure

This Underrated Island in the Pacific Northwest Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway

This agricultural and aquatic wonderland remains a gem on the Salish Sea.

June 11, 2025

June 24, 2025

Alpacas at Carmel Valley Ranch

Outdoor Adventure

Are Animal-Focused Activities the Next Big Travel Trend?

Farm life meets five stars.

July 18, 2025

July 17, 2025

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Crate Lake National Park

Here’s How to Support and Protect Our National Parks

What’s happening to America’s national parks—and how you can help.

August 13, 2025

August 12, 2025

Orion Nebula

Outdoor Adventure

Tonight Is the Most Powerful Perseids Meteor Shower—These Are the Best National Parks for Stargazing

Here’s where to watch the Perseids, which is anticipated to produce over 60 shooting stars an hour.

August 12, 2025

August 12, 2025

Cathedral Cove

These Are the Best Ways to Explore the Channel Islands

Kenan Chan shares secrets of Channel Islands National Park’s underwater wilderness.

August 11, 2025

August 7, 2025

Joshua Tree National Park Night Sky Rivian Camping

Outdoor Adventure

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

Sunset staff photographer Thomas J. Story on how to document dark skies.

August 4, 2025

August 5, 2025

Plan Your Next Adventure

These Are the 50 Best Places to Camp Right Now—And How to Book Them

Many of the sites are right here in the West, and can be rented via Hipcamp.

June 5, 2025

June 11, 2025

Yep, Getting Naked in Nature Is Still Trending. Here’s How to Do It (and Not Get Arrested)

Non-sexualized nudity in nature is still a thing. And it’s liberating. Find out where to try it.

May 5, 2025

May 7, 2025

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Getting a Spot at These Secret Campgrounds Is Like Winning the Lottery

Located in Northern California and within a quick drive of San Francisco, they’re worth setting alerts for.

May 21, 2025

May 28, 2025

Outdoor Adventure

Want to Get Naked at a Hot Springs Resort? Here Are the Rules to Follow.

An expert shares guidelines on how best to behave while participating in the naturist movement.

June 4, 2025

June 10, 2025

Surfer at Short Sands Beach Oregon

This Hidden Surf Gem Can Be Found on the Oregon Coast

Escape the crowds and catch a wave at this secluded summer haven.

April 25, 2025

June 25, 2025

Firefall Ranch Yosemite Cabins Across Pond

5 New Ways to Explore Yosemite

One of America’s oldest national parks has a whole lot of newness nowadays.

August 8, 2025

August 8, 2025

Voices of the West

Mike Coots Surfing

Outdoor Adventure

He Survived a Shark Attack. Here’s Why He Wants to Protect Them.

After surviving a shark attack as a teenager, Kauai-based photographer Mike Coots dedicated his life to protecting the very creatures that changed his forever.

June 17, 2025

June 16, 2025

Outdoor Adventure

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

Mitsuki Hara Spearfishing (0823)

Outdoor Adventure

How One Woman Transformed Herself Through Spearfishing

A world-record-holding spearfisherwoman shares lessons learned at sea.

August 11, 2023

January 29, 2024

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Outdoor Adventure

This Man Can Teach You How to Survive in the Wild—Here Are His Essential Tips

Meet the outdoor wilderness instructor training everyone from the U.S. military to urbanites with a penchant for preparedness.

June 16, 2023

July 27, 2025

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Here’s How to Support and Protect Our National Parks

Here’s How to Support and Protect Our National Parks

Tonight Is the Most Powerful Perseids Meteor Shower—These Are the Best National Parks for Stargazing

Tonight Is the Most Powerful Perseids Meteor Shower—These Are the Best National Parks for Stargazing

These Are the Best Ways to Explore the Channel Islands

These Are the Best Ways to Explore the Channel Islands

5 New Ways to Explore Yosemite

5 New Ways to Explore Yosemite

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

7 Tips for Taking Better Photos at Night, According to a Professional Photographer

8 Summer Camp–Inspired Getaways for Families Who Love Nature

8 Summer Camp–Inspired Getaways for Families Who Love Nature

Are Animal-Focused Activities the Next Big Travel Trend?

Are Animal-Focused Activities the Next Big Travel Trend?

Here's Where You Should Travel Right Now Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Here’s Where You Should Travel Right Now Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Raging Wildfires in Grand Canyon National Park Destroy Historic Lodge

Raging Wildfires in Grand Canyon National Park Destroy Historic Lodge

Here's Exactly How to Beat Fourth of July Holiday Traffic (Plus Other Essential Travel Tips)

Here’s Exactly How to Beat Fourth of July Holiday Traffic (Plus Other Essential Travel Tips)

He Survived a Shark Attack. Here's Why He Wants to Protect Them.

He Survived a Shark Attack. Here’s Why He Wants to Protect Them.

This Is the Perfect Family-Friendly Garden Getaway in North County San Diego

This Is the Perfect Family-Friendly Garden Getaway in North County San Diego

This Underrated Island in the Pacific Northwest Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway

This Underrated Island in the Pacific Northwest Is the Perfect Weekend Getaway

These Are the 50 Best Places to Camp Right Now—And How to Book Them

These Are the 50 Best Places to Camp Right Now—And How to Book Them

Want to Get Naked at a Hot Springs Resort? Here Are the Rules to Follow.

Want to Get Naked at a Hot Springs Resort? Here Are the Rules to Follow.

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