Sunset (magazine)

Sunset is a lifestyle magazine in the United States. Sunset focuses on homes, cooking, gardening, and travel, with a focus primarily in the Western United States.

History

Sunset began in 1898 as a promotional magazine for the Southern Pacific Railroad, designed to combat the negative "Wild West" stereotypes about California. The Sunset Magazine was created to promote Westward expansion. The magazine was sold to Bill Lane in 1928. The Lane family would own Sunset for the next 62 years.

Content

Sunset magazine is renowned for promoting the lifestyle of the Western United States. This includes showcasing the region's unique homes, gardens, and outdoor living culture. It also includes travel destinations and food and drink recipes. The magazine is divided into four main sections: "The Guide," "Garden," "Home," and "Food and Entertaining."

The Guide

"The Guide" provides readers with a variety of travel destinations and attractions throughout the Western United States. This section often includes tips and advice for traveling to different locations and may include features on specific cities or parks.

Garden

The "Garden" section of Sunset magazine includes tips and advice for gardening in the Western climate. This section may include information on the best plants for Western gardens, how to care for them, and how to design a garden.

Home

The "Home" section of Sunset magazine features homes in the West that exemplify the region's style and way of life. This section may also include advice on home decoration and renovation, focusing on how to create a home that fits the Western lifestyle.

Food and Entertaining

The "Food and Entertaining" section of Sunset magazine includes recipes that showcase the flavors and ingredients of the West. This section also provides advice on entertaining and hosting parties, often with a Western theme.

Recognition

Sunset has won numerous awards for its journalism and photography, including from organizations like the James Beard Foundation, the Society of Professional Journalists, and the American Society of Magazine Editors.

See also

• List of United States magazines
• Lifestyle magazine