Sure, You Can Still Go to National Parks During the Shutdown—But You Still Need to Follow the Rules
Since the government shut down on October 1, several national parks have closed. And while some remain open, they’re wildly […]
This Is the Key to Keeping Your Brain Young
It’s been said that you can’t teach old dogs new tricks. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. In
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For Eye-Popping Leaf Peeping, Visit These Sierra Towns
While most people associate leaf peeping with the East Coast, the West is not to be slept on for fans
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5 Outdoorsy Adventures to Book This Fall
The Sunset Travel Awards celebrate the best in travel in the West, and this year we had another record-breaking number
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6 Environmental Books That Will Inspire Your Inner Conservationist
John Muir once wrote, “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” But today, they’re calling us to do more
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Here’s Exactly What to Do in South Lake Tahoe, According to Locals
There’s no place quite like Lake Tahoe, and between all the water sports, awesome hiking, and killer entertainment, it’s hard
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The Pickett Fire in Napa Valley Has Now Been Declared a State of Emergency
The Pickett Fire in Napa County, which started on August 21 in the town of Calistoga, has now burned nearly 7,000
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These Are the Best Ways to Explore the Channel Islands
Kenan Chan is a biological science technician and lead diver at the Channel Islands National Park, where he’s spent the
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Tonight Is the Most Powerful Perseids Meteor Shower—These Are the Best National Parks for Stargazing
Astrotourism has been an emerging travel trend for some time now, and the fascination with the night sky doesn’t seem
The Raging Megafire in One of the National Parks Has Grown to the Largest in the Country
According to the National Park Service, the Dragon Bravo Fire has continued to balloon in size, and is now contained
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