Sunset

SUNSET is the definitive guide to living an inspired life in the modern American West—stretching from Alaska to Mexico, and California to Texas. Each issue is filled with epic destinations and adventures, home and gardening tips from celebrated writers, and fresh recipes shared by some of the West’s most creative chefs. From boutique hotels to coastal camping trips, Baja fish tacos to backyard edible gardens, we translate the iconic elements of the West directly to your everyday life.

Golden Hours

Sunset

New Ways To Nature

Vineyard Views • A second-generation vintner and her half-sister, both interior designers, put their heads together to build a home on a Napa vineyard with deep, sentimental roots—and views for days.

CULTURE, NATURE, AND GRANDEUR • An immersion in Grand Canyon West.

Cabin Fever • DEEP IN THE WASHINGTON WOODS, THE CREATIVE MINDS BEHIND SEATTLE’S COOLEST RETAIL CONCEPT, GLASSWING, CREATED AN IDYLLIC CREEKSIDE COMPOUND OF VACATION HIDEAWAYS.

The Getaway Plan • DESIGNED FOR PEOPLE TO CHECK IN AND CHECK OUT, THESE RUSTICCHIC CABINS EMBRACE LIFE OFF THE BEATEN PATH, FROM THE HIGH DESERT OF CALIFORNIA TO THE DEEP WOODS OF BRITISH COLUMBIA.

YOUR SUMMER GARDEN CHECKLIST • The heat is here. What to do in your garden now.

Small Budget? No Problem

Epic Harvest • HOW TO INCREASE YOUR GARDEN’S YIELD, WITH TIPS FROM YOUTUBE STAR KEVIN ESPIRITU.

Water Wise

OUTDOOR OASIS • TO GET THE MOST OUT OF A PATIO, A PHOENIX REAL ESTATE AGENT TURNED TO DESIGNER CHARLIE RAY FOR A GARDEN THAT’S COOL AND COMPOSED.

Unbox the West • The Sunset Subscription Box delivers the Best of the West straight to your door!

The Art of Alice • Alice Waters’ new Los Angeles restaurant is just the beginning: The renowned chef has a grand vision for transforming the way California students eat.

Sonoran Soul • RISING STAR CHEF RENE ANDRADE AND HIS TEAM HARNESS THE POWER OF FIRE TO SERVE UP A MASTERCLASS IN SONORAN-STYLE GRILLING AT PHOENIX’S HOTTEST NEW RESTAURANT, BACANORA.

CAMP COCKTAILS FOOD & DRINK • SET UP A MOVABLE MIXOLOGY KIT THAT WILL TURN ANY CAMPSITE INTO A POP-UP AL FRESCO BAR.

Garden. Home. Recipes. Camping.

The New Western Explorer • 16 ways to hit the road this summer with sustainability, nature, and culture in mind.

1. Take an EPIC ELECTRIC ROAD TRIP • It’s no surprise that people who love the outdoors want to keep these landscapes beautiful for years to come. One in five campers own an electric vehicle, according to Kampgrounds of America. So, we put together some route ideas with plenty of charging stations along the way.

2. CHARGE UP • Matt Teske, founder of Oregon-based charging station app Chargeway, shares a few tips for road trips

3. GET NATURAL IN OREGON

4. HUG THE COAST IN CALIFORNIA

6. LOAD UP • Don’t forget to pack these products to keep your road trip running smoothly.

5. GLAMP IN UTAH

7. DIVE INTO IDAHO

8. GET a GR IP • This season’s best hiking shoes offer more than comfort; they’re stylish, too.

9. REACH for the STARS • There’s never been a better time to stargaze in the West, as more cities and states make major moves to protect their dark skies. Grab your camera and throw the ultimate astral affair with these tips. Just don’t wait too much longer to start planning: Autumn is the best time to view the Milky Way here!

10. THROW A STELLAR PARTY

11. COOK Without FIRE • With unprecedented wildfires prompting widespread burn bans across the West, cooking in the great outdoors can feel more daunting than ever. The good news? You can totally put together a delicious meal thanks to high-tech gear. Try these recipes from two chefs whose dishes are low on flames but high on...