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The Southwest Is on Fire Right Now. I'm a Smokejumper'America's First Line of Defense.
23+ hour, 32+ min ago (1437+ words) Let me paint you a nightmare scenario: You go to the office every day, knowing that at any moment, you could be told to pack up and leave on a spur-of-the-moment, 18-day business trip. When you arrive, you'll be left…...
The Best July 4th Gear Deals Include Up to 50% Off Mountain Bikes, Arc'teryx Jackets, and RTIC Coolers
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (648+ words) Our favorite way to celebrate the Fourth of July? Spending time outside. Camping trips, backpacking missions, mountain bike bashes, fly fishing adventures'the list goes on. Our second favorite way to celebrate the Fourth of July? That'd be inside, scoring enormous…...
If You Want Great Outdoor Photos, Get a Great Outdoor Camera
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (244+ words) This is where a true camera saves the day. But too often that means more weight and bulk and the complication of juggling lenses. Now there's a better option: The new OM SYSTEM OM-5 Mark II mirrorless camera lets you…...
Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus Have a Long History of Illegally Climbing Skyscrapers. They Just Scaled the Empire State Building.
21+ hour, 59+ min ago (488+ words) This film contains extremely dangerous and illegal activities. Do not attempt to imitate." That's the opening of a 2024 Netflix documentary, Skywalkers: A Love Story, which showcases the highs and lows of a Russian daredevil couple who rose to fame by…...
Is It Safe to Workout Outside During a Heat Wave? A Doctor Explains.
1+ day, 56+ min ago (810+ words) As a practicing internal medicine physician, I field some version of the same question every summer: Is it safe to be outside right now? This week, the answer leans toward a hard no. The National Integrated Heat Health Information System…...
Hot Pools, Waterslides, and Cocktails: Inside Therme's Plan to Bring Supersized Health Spas to the USA
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (1674+ words) Every afternoon, commuters zoom right past this spot without stopping, on freeways whisking them to greener suburbs. They're missing out: Anacostia is also known for Cedar Hill, the historic home of Frederick Douglass, as well as the former St. Elizabeth's…...
I Traveled to One of the Last Dark Places in the Northeast to See the Milky Way
2+ day, 6+ hour ago (615+ words) Perfecting my down-dog in a dark field wasn't how I expected to spend my first night in Pennsylvania's stargazing oasis, Cherry Springs State Park. Yet there I was, alternating between yoga positions to pass the hours until the clouds cleared....
I Bring a Full Living Room to the Beach. These Are My Favorite Chairs.
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (131+ words) The beach chair is the foundation of a comfortable beach basecamp. It sets the tone. After testing a range of beach chairs on a recent family vacation to the coast'from plush recliners and retro-styled classics to ultralight packable models'these are…...
Heavy Flooding Forces Mass Evacuations and Major Road Closures in Glacier National Park
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (689+ words) Heavy flooding in Glacier National Park prompted officials to evacuate visitors and close areas across the park beginning in late June. Now, the National Park Service (NPS) is asking the public to avoid specific areas of the park due to…...
We've Seen What's Next in Outdoor Gear'Here's What Has Us Excited
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (1106+ words) Outside Magazine The Best New Gear Launching in Spring 2027 New Orleans is known for great music and amazing food. In the middle of June, it was also host to the Switchback gear show, where brands from around the world gathered…...