Best of life in the West since 1898. #SunsetMag Get our newsletters: https://sunset.com/newslettershttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mjwkf7lxdf22Cordova, Alaska is a charming coastal town known for its commercial fishing port. A local shares her tips on what to do when visiting. https://sunset.com/travel/insider-guides/cordova-alaska-things-to-do20 Apr 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjwkf7lxdf22https://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mjwjkhax4a2gThe age of a home does matter, but it shouldn’t stop you from crafting a charming, collected space. 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This list can help. https://sunset.com/lifestyle/shopping/mothers-day-gifts17 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoy6neh5z2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mjmhoyf2ib2yLasagna gardening is the low-effort, high-reward method of turning stubborn soil into something worth planting in. https://sunset.com/home-garden/garden-basics/lasagna-gardening-how-to16 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmhoyf2ib2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mjjxa27apx2rSet along a downtown stretch of river rapids in central Oregon, this 7,800-square-foot new build is equal parts urban and wild. https://sunset.com/home-garden/home-tours/central-oregon-riverfront-home15 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjxa27apx2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mjhgs4epmy2eDisneyland has so many fun offerings for toddlers this summer, from a Bluey show to classic rides that the whole family will enjoy. https://sunset.com/travel/best-disneyland-toddler-rides-and-attractions14 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhgs4epmy2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mjewcahlyv2tA photographer shares insider tips for visiting Pacific City, Oregon, from where to stay to what to see, do, and eat. https://sunset.com/travel/insider-guides/pacific-city-oregon-things-to-do13 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjewcahlyv2thttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mj5fq75x5i26Southwest Airlines is allowing travelers to check a case of wine to certain destinations from their new route from Santa Rosa, California. https://sunset.com/travel/wine-country/southwest-airlines-shipping-wine-cases-for-free10 Apr 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5fq75x5i26https://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mj5evwpl5o2lHousefishing is the newest real estate scam that is affecting potential buyers. 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Give them a spa day to cleanse and rejuvenate them. https://sunset.com/home-garden/garden-basics/how-to-give-houseplants-spa-day09 Apr 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2vczohr52ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mj2ugwea5425The favorite spring veggetable shines in these tasty seasonal asparagus recipes for pastas, sides, and more. https://sunset.com/food-wine/kitchen-assistant/asparagus-recipes09 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2ugwea5425https://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3miyetx2med25A new season means a fresh stack of books—and this spring’s crop of new releases doesn’t disappoint. These are the ones to read. https://sunset.com/lifestyle/culture/best-new-books-spring-202608 Apr 2026 13:16 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyetx2med25https://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3miydyfzswe27Hero Bread croissants are low-carb, high-protein, and high-fiber. 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See the design now. https://sunset.com/home-garden/home-tours/maxwell-jarvis-house-mendocino01 Apr 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3migqoyw5i72rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3miez5hy4o32vYou don't have to spend designer prices for designer-approved furniture and home decor. Here, several designers share their go-to spots. https://sunset.com/home-garden/design/where-designers-shop-to-save-money31 Mar 2026 20:26 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3miez5hy4o32vhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mibqm255ty2rLearn more about the sustainable biomarble called Urchinite, and how it's helping promote kelp restoration. https://sunset.com/home-garden/design/urchinite-tile30 Mar 2026 13:15 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibqm255ty2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mibprblxgg26Wine experts talk about American Viticultural Areas, or AVAs, and how knowing more about them can improve your wine purchasing experience. https://sunset.com/food-wine/wine-pairings/what-is-an-ava30 Mar 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mibprblxgg26https://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mi2wde672o2aProfessional farmer Christiana Drewry’s eight tips for a functional and fabulous greenhouse garden retreat. https://sunset.com/home-garden/diy-projects/how-to-build-a-greenhouse27 Mar 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2wde672o2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mi2fflj67z2lThe Bay Shores Peninsula Hotel is a quaint retreat for anyone looking for a hotel stay just steps from the water. https://sunset.com/travel/bay-shores-peninsula-hotel27 Mar 2026 15:06 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2fflj67z2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mhxnvifyza2sThe design-forward owners expertly updated the home with contemporary finishes and functionality in mind, but maintained its authenticity. https://sunset.com/home-garden/home-tours/thousand-oaks-eichler-home-for-sale26 Mar 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhxnvifyza2shttps://bsky.app/profile/sunsetmag.bsky.social/post/3mhv746foxa2yFor a unique experience in the heart of wine country, consider checking into one of these wineries in Northern California. https://sunset.com/travel/wineries-with-lodging25 Mar 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:tm75tqcx5svffvxbek4ypewl/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv746foxa2y