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If you’re looking for the seclusion of a private beach with the affordability of a state park, but want to do more than kick off your flip-flops and sunbathe, these are the five Florida beaches for you.
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None of the products on this list are necessary for a good time. But hey, partying itself is about indulgence. And if you’re already indulging, why not enjoy it all the more with these six pieces of summer gear? Miir Growler ($60) Miir makes you…
Coasteering is a combination of rock climbing, swimming, and optional cliff jumping. As you’ve probably guessed from the term, this sport, which got its start in Wales, takes place on a coastline. It has allure for those looking for an adrenaline rush—and some exercise—in a beautiful environment. One…
You’ve been told that gluten-free diets are a fraud, that the science is settled, and that it’s all just the placebo effect. If so, how can the anecdotes be explained? Enter FODMAPs, the underappreciated forms of sugar that may just underpin your wheat, rye, and barley intolerance—and unlock your fitness potential.
Meet HISTORY’s Mountain Men and the lands where they make their living.
Okay, sure, T-Ride's annual gathering of the storytelling tribe can wax a bit earnest, but it's still one of the finest showcases of adventure filmmaking you'll find in America (or anywhere else). Here, a few highlights from the inspiring cinematic weekend.
The deep-dish pizza might get all the love, but there's plenty to keep you active in the windy city. Here's our guide to the best of it.
Scientists use solar panels to follow their path across the ocean
Dean Potter (aka The Dark Wizard) has been pushing the limits of the outdoor world for years. In his newest life challenege as a film director, Potter has created a short film about his dog Whisper, who often BASE jumps with Potter in a special compartment on…
Dean Potter buzzed the ice cream social at Telluride Mountainfilm Festival on Saturday afternoon in a wingsuit. Without his dog Whisper along for the ride, Potter jumped out of a single-engine plane just above town and flew over main street before landing at the edge of…
A 2014 Telluride Mountainfilm Favorite. 90 year-old Frank Moore has always loved to fish. A WWII veteran and one of the many brave troops who landed on the beaches of Normandy. Mending the Line captures Moore’s incredible pursuit to return to Normandy seeking serenity in the waters where he witnessed…
The first county in the United States to outlaw fracking has an idea that could give environmentalists the upper hand—and deliver a major setback to big oil.
He's not one to take up the spotlight, but the Team Garmin-Sharp rider turns heads anyway.
Chelsea and Hillary Clinton have teamed up to confront a new challenge—protecting the heavily poached African elephant.
Ragsdale and her family find that it's impossible not to leave a trace in an isolated Amazonian village—and for the village not to leave something with them.
Though tourism is El Salvador’s fastest-growing industry, its long history of gang violence and civil unrest has put it on the State Department’s travel warning list. Its capital, San Salvador, has one of the highest murder rates in Latin America, due primarily to bloody wars carried out…
Tour companies are offering new and unique ways to explore formerly forbidden countries. So what's the catch?
Digital devices store every detail of our lives—from business transactions and grocery lists to messages, both sweet and unsavory, meant only for our partners. Though Americans, in all their Fourth Amendment bravado, might consider themselves immune to unreasonable search and seizure of their devices, they have few rights to digital…
Fast, furious, and under-the-radar, short track mountain bike racing offers something for everyone
From a speedy dream piece to the most versatile road ride we’ve ever tested, this year’s best bikes meet the needs of every cyclist.
See more of what you want, and less of what you don't, with these primo performance shades.
Three new essential summer reads examine justice and payback in the wilderness.
Like any real estate choice, camping is all about location, location, location. Camping on a portaledge—a deployable, hanging-tent system—gives rock climbers locations worth bragging about: unimpeded views, no noisy neighbors, and everything from egress to big-wall climbs. In the U.S., there’s no better place for a suspension sleeping system than…
Europe banned chemical-covered produce; should we follow suit?
Last year, a lone wolf became the first to enter California in nearly a century. Now, with his own Twitter feed and a new mate, he's kind of a big deal.
Natural Goods is a documentary that celebrates the ocean, wood and nature. It tells the story of Luca Bressan, a Italian designer who was born high up in the Dolomites but always dreamt of riding ocean waves, and made those dreams a reality when he started building…
The easiest way to monitor your pace and effort has been around for decades—and it doesn't require any gadgets.
The good news is that a rapidly growing number of cities across the country are becoming more bike-commuter friendly because of rising gas prices, growing alarm over global warming, and Americans’ desire to stay fit. In fact, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, biking to work has…
As unappetizing as they might be, those slimy packets of quasi-liquid goo exist for a reason: They’re a quick, portable, and relatively efficient way for runners to take in and digest calories and much-needed electrolytes that are lost during exercise. Different brands come in many different flavors and viscosities—some sweeter…
‘Tis the season for car camping and barbequing, which means grilled burgers, sunny days, and (hopefully) cold beer. But to keep your beverage of choice chilled, you’ll need a cooler that can withstand the heat. We reviewed four mini coolers—each 10 liters or smaller and each packed with a six-pack—to…
New running tech to help you score a personal best—or just make your jog more fun.
It's not easy building a home along Norway's outer coast. But the views are well worth the effort.
Athletes keep breaking records, but improved fitness is only part of the equation. So before we start congratulating ourselves, let’s take a look at the tech that’s made us faster—and the next records our gear will allow us to break.
“I was the first athlete to intentionally move here to train.”
A growing number of trail runners are finding a new way to test themselves—without race fees, bibs, or finish line chutes—in search of virgin trail and new course records.
A 38-mile trip from the Marin Headlands to Point Reyes is the best cure for runner's block.
Moab, Chile, Canada, and Portugal are featured in this edit as riders rip down trails around the world with ENVE’s new M Series wheels. If this doesn’t get you ready for a summer filled with mountain biking, we don’t know what will. Directed and produced by…
Highlining is a special sport. This short documentary follows Team Trail Magic, a social highlining crew based in Southern California, and explores what highlining is and what it means to them. A film by J.R. Racine. …
There are roughly 200 natural history museums across the U.S., not including the big daddies in New York and D.C. Some are barely bigger than a schoolroom, while others are sprawling, multimillion-dollar palaces that house some of the country’s most precious natural artifacts. The five below are among the finest—for…
When it comes to rebuilding humans, we're kicking ass, and that's good news for injured athletes.
Go ahead. Sit back, relax, and crack open a cold one.
Ravaged by historic flooding, the European nation is struggling through crisis. But behind the destruction is a gem of a country well worth a second look.
There's no denying the popularity of CrossFit. And there's also no ignoring its TV potential. Enter the NPFL: In a bid to monetize functional fitness, an ex-CrossFit exec has a bold, new plan to attract sponsors and fans. Just don't call him a sellout.