For thoughtful travelers and the endlessly curious.

Wildsam seeks out deep connections and uncommon insight, unearthing the mysteries of a place. With expertise from cultural luminaries and stories from prize-winning writers, our field guides reimagine the boundaries of travel.

SHOP GUIDES " data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/wildsam-colorado_{width}x.png?v=1655581111" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,974]" data-aspectratio="0.7527047913446677" data-ratio="0.7527047913446677" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" > " data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/Screen_Shot_2022-03-15_at_12.08.08_PM_{width}x.png?v=1647360511" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1160]" data-aspectratio="1.236673773987207" data-ratio="1.236673773987207" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >
" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/blackline_1512x_1_1495x_ab659d8b-5492-4758-ae66-b8641404ab44_{width}x.png?v=1637019471" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1296,1495]" data-aspectratio="99.66666666666667" data-ratio="99.66666666666667" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >

Wildsam tells the true stories of a place. Curiosity, connection, wonder.

" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/collections/download_1_900x_e2a8c4a8-41ba-441e-a493-6c77db5287cf_{width}x.jpg?v=1636704641" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,900]" data-aspectratio="1.0" data-ratio="1.0" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="Cities" >

Cities

" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/collections/image-asset_1_720x_d2f2226f-1e66-4fe4-9d85-f61e6aead098_{width}x.jpg?v=1636994202" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1296,1512,1728,1944,2160,2376,2521]" data-aspectratio="0.7465205803968019" data-ratio="0.7465205803968019" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="National Parks" >

National Parks

" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/collections/35mm-slides-cape-cod-street-scenes_1_e7e94ffe2ab98c3e09eaea9208003d11_720x_6c23207f-fc32-430f-83f5-4bf843fb6634_{width}x.jpg?v=1636994410" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,720]" data-aspectratio="0.8" data-ratio="0.8" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="Pursuits" >

Pursuits

" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/collections/Ethan-Covey-Desert-Speaks-13_900x_e5cd3297-6b9b-48bf-8200-897d81e224e5_{width}x.jpg?v=1636704733" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,900]" data-aspectratio="1.5" data-ratio="1.5" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="Road Trips" >

Road Trips

" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/Mosquito_Header_{width}x.png?v=1638973741" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1214]" data-aspectratio="1.3826879271070616" data-ratio="1.3826879271070616" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >

The Restaurants We Return To

What makes a place "place-y"? These 22 deliciously distinctive spots will show you. Read the List " data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/Screen_Shot_2021-11-17_at_6.40.50_AM_{width}x.png?v=1637152873" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1296,1512,1698]" data-aspectratio="1.3782467532467533" data-ratio="1.3782467532467533" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >

Extraordinary Hotels

Our Best of 2021 list includes desert retreats, redwoods homesteads and big city design icons. Read the List " data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/fenway_loc_color_1512x_f59a68a4-6930-4f0f-9a8a-242856b9557a_{width}x.jpg?v=1636702942" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1296,1512,1512]" data-aspectratio="1.3079584775086506" data-ratio="1.3079584775086506" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >

An Ode To Fenway

Novelist Sam Graham-Felsen, a bigtime Red Sox fan, on having the best job in baseball. Read the Story " data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/breadbar_1440x_eb62ced5-db9e-4f76-82b7-3bdc054f7df7_{width}x.jpg?v=1636702879" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1296,1440]" data-aspectratio="1.5" data-ratio="1.5" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >

It's Not A Ghost Town Anymore

Meet the Bread Bar, the warmest, coziest, friendliest ghost town bar in America. Read the List
" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/tXvSEZtQ_1200x_c26c8fb9-c9bf-48f8-a015-06a775ea6a70_{width}x.jpg?v=1636997103" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,900,1080,1200]" data-aspectratio="1.5" data-ratio="1.5" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >

Recommended by The New York Times, National Geographic & Vogue

Over 150,000 field guides sold across America.

" data-src="//cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1434/4342/files/GL5A0990_720x_80ac728c-c240-4c67-9de6-82bd5c0ed8cf_{width}x.jpg?v=1636997159" data-widths="[180,360,540,720,720]" data-aspectratio="0.8" data-ratio="0.8" data-sizes="auto" tabindex="-1" alt="" >

A contributor network of award-winning writers, chefs and cultural experts

Cultural experts point you to the right places. Just enough planning to find your own way.