Sunset

SUNSET celebrates your love of Western living. Discover new weekend and day trip destinations, inspiring homes and gardens, and fast and fresh recipes that highlight the West's great local ingredients.

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Ski Towns Gone Summer • Shoulder season is when the mountains really come into their own.

High Tide, High Style • Santa Cruz’s newest hotel is coastal luxury in motion.

Classic Western • Combining a desert-inspired palette of earthy neutrals and classic architectural details, interiors icon Shea McGee designed an Arizona home for a vibrant family of six.

DETAILS THAT ENDURE • Amber Lewis turns to heritage British hardware brand Croft to add the subtle, tactile sophistication that defines her timeless aesthetic.

LAID-BACK LUXE • Two Sun Valley, Idaho-area homes master the art of elegant but informal modern mountain living that’s in tune with the town’s family-first, always-fun ethos.

FINE VINTAGE • An awkward ‘80s-era Ketchum, Idaho home is refashioned as a high-style, retro family getaway.

FAMILY TRADITION • Forgoing cliche mountain house decor, an architect and interior designer opt for classic American family camp influences.

THE INVISIBLE HERO • Designed for performance, built for effortless living.

MORE IS MORE AT DAWNRIDGE • The legendary Beverly Hills home of Tony Duquette remains a labyrinth of baroque fantasy—where designer Hutton Wilkinson has pushed an already extravagant vision to operatic heights.

ULTIMATE Escapes • The West is calling—from secluded coastal hideaways to awe-inspiring desert retreats, these ultimate escapes redefine the art of getting away.

YOUR SUMMER GARDEN CHECKLIST • The sun is out, plants are flourishing, and it’s officially grow time. Here’s what you need to do to keep your garden gorgeous all season long.

Aloha Veggies • Plan your summer garden for the flavors of Hawaii.

Flower Energy • Channeling the healing power of blooms.

5 Feel-Good Flowers for a Summer Bouquet • Jenny Barker curates her go-to summer blooms that feel joyful, calming, and intuitively supportive.

Viva Zepeda • In Cooking the Borderlands, Claudette Zepeda channels the swagger, smoke, and crosscultural genius of Tijuana into recipes that redefine what Mexican food can be.

NO-FUSS FAMILY-STYLE • Three share-worthyrecipes from Sheldon Simeon’s Ohana Style, built for passing plates, second helpings, and relaxed nights in.

Drink the Issue • The Sunset Wine Club features the best bottles in the West, perfectly paired with recipes in the magazine.

For the Love of the Wild • The story of how one woman and one cougar inspired an experiment in reviving the wild within our cities.

THE ULTIMATE GRAND CANYON JOURNEY • The eternal yet ever-evolving Grand Canyon is as mystical and awe-inspiring as ever. As we celebrate 250 years of America, 110 years of National Parks, and 100 years of Route 66, now is the time to make the pilgrimage to this wonder of the West and the world.

TAKE THE Train

Polar Express Perfection • WHY THE WINTER IS A WONDERFUL TIME TO VISIT

THE LEGEND OF Mary Colter • The pioneering architect left an indelible mark on the Grand Canyon.

THE MARVELOUS Mule Rides • There’s no more iconic way to enter the Grand Canyon than on the back of a surefooted mule. These guided rides—operated by Xanterra Travel Collection—follow historic trails like Bright Angel, dropping you into the canyon at a pace that lets the scale truly register. You’ll ride nose-to-tail, led by seasoned wranglers who share geology, lore, and the occasional dry joke. Options range from half-day rim rides to overnight trips to Phantom Ranch. Book far in advance, expect early mornings, and know...