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How one man tracked down 6,042 different birds in a single year.
Places to Visit
Head up the ‘Golden Chain,’ Highway 49, in search of haunted history.
Taste sake, relax in a plant-filled spa, and try on trendy street fashion—no passport required.
As the seasons change, slow your pace and enjoy the outdoors in the West without the crowds.
From an active volcano to colorful cliffs, these Earth-made marvels will leave you breathless.
Fall colors dazzle, elk bugle, and ghost stories swirl at the foot of the Rockies.
Graveyards might be spooky to some, but they can also be havens of natural beauty and fascinating history.
Car & Driving Tips
Excelling at the basics of driving will help you stay safe on the road.
Fixing a broken windshield can keep money in your pocket.
Protect first responders and avoid an expensive ticket.
While the way we train new drivers has changed significantly, the essentials remain the same.
Road Trips
Come fall, the fog and the crowds dissipate, and the road is wide open.
Climb cinder cones, clamber into lava tubes, cross obsidian flows, and sleep under starry skies.
Play Outside
Enjoy shoulder season in the West’s great outdoors, from sunset-hued landscapes to hidden geysers.
Each fall, this coastal park adds overwintering Western Monarch butterflies to its bounty of tidepools, marshes, and stone.
Travel Tips
From weather to wildlife and more, here’s what to expect on an expedition
Make clearing security or U.S. Customs easy with TSA PreCheck, Global Entry, and others.
Things to Do
Get into the Halloween spirit at these local attractions.
From Jack London’s favorite pub to D.H. Lawrence’s final resting place, these destinations will delight any road-tripping bibliophile.
Try your hand at pumpkin paddling, sheep herding, or guacamole-making at these unique autumn events.
Forgo the crowds and find your own quiet pocket of autumnal magic.
Eat & Drink
Where to find culinary bliss tucked inside a tortilla.
Get ready to take a bite out of Via readers’ favorite sandwiches around the West.
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