The Best Spring Bass Fishing Lures
The article outlines the top spring bass fishing lures, featuring expert insights from Derek Brundle, Sam Strech and Chris Mitchell. It highlights glidebaits, frogs and stickbaits, and swimming worms as the most effective options for targeting aggressive, spawning bass in shallow, structured water. Detailed tackle recommendations—including rods, reels, lines and hook sizes—are provided for each lure type. Seasonal cues such as falling barometric pressure and water temperature are emphasized to maximize bite rates during the peak spawning period.
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Here's How to Get the Most Out of Your National Park Trip, According to Rangers—Plus, The Biggest Mistake Visitors Make
National‑park rangers warn that visitors frequently misjudge the sheer size of parks, leading to unrealistic itineraries and missed attractions. They stress the importance of researching travel distances, allowing flexibility, and having backup plans, especially given limited cell coverage. Rangers also...
Patagonia's Climbing Backpack Might Just Be the Perfect Rugged Weekender Bag for Couples
Patagonia’s 44‑liter Free Wall Pack, originally built for two‑person big‑wall climbs, is being highlighted as an ideal rugged weekend bag for couples. The pack features abrasion‑resistant 420‑denier recycled nylon, PFAS‑free DWR coating, and offset webbing loops for versatile gear attachment, while...
Is a Private-Island Paradise in Turks and Caicos Worth the Price? I Went to Find Out.
The New York Times travel piece chronicles a four‑day stay on Pine Cay, an 800‑acre private island off Turks and Caicos that hosts roughly 40 exclusive homes and a high‑end beachfront resort. The author describes the ultra‑luxury experience, from rapid boat...
Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.
With daylight‑saving time now in effect, California’s evenings stay bright later, prompting a surge of interest in prime sunset locations. The article highlights nine standout spots—from Goleta’s beach parks to Lake Tahoe’s Eagle Rock Trailhead—each offering unique coastal or alpine...
National Park Service Proposes Changes To Buffalo National River Visitor Plan
The National Park Service released a draft update to the Buffalo National River visitor management plan, the first revision since 1983. The proposal calls for roughly 320 new parking spaces, realignment of roads and trails, and moving campsites out of...
Taos Ski Valley Announces Winter 2027 Season Passes with Pass Assurance Included for the First Time
Taos Ski Valley unveiled its Winter 2027 season passes, introducing six tiered options at the lowest prices of the year. For the first time, Pass Assurance is included for free on all passes bought during the Spring Pass Sale, allowing refunds...
Review: Shimano XTR 9220 Brakes - Consistency Is Key
Shimano's XTR 9220 hydraulic disc brakes debut with a redesigned lever body, low‑viscosity mineral oil, and refined reach and free‑stroke adjustments. Priced at $670 for the pair, the brakes weigh 294 g front and deliver a consistent bite point while reducing...
Review: Trickstuff's Maxima Brakes Are Fancy and Finicky
Trickstuff’s Maxima brake system, priced from €1,300, offers a CNC‑finished, ultra‑smooth lever feel and a highly progressive power curve, but its small pistons and lack of bite‑point adjustment limit raw stopping power. The brakes require proprietary Bionol oil and a...
Altra Experience Wild 3+ Trail Runner Review
The Altra Experience Wild 3+ Trail Runner is positioned as a versatile, light‑trail shoe that blends protection, stability, and moderate cushioning. It features a 4 mm heel‑to‑toe drop, Vibram Megagrip outsole, and Altra’s signature roomy toe box, targeting both men and...
Climber Rescued After 700-Foot Fall on California Peak
An injured Bay Area climber was rescued after a roughly 700‑foot fall on Mount Shasta, one of the first major search‑and‑rescue incidents on the peak this year. Two climbers, ages 19 and 20, reached the summit before a slip in...
Scientists Suggest Modifying Cars to Hit Fewer Hedgehogs
Researchers at the University of Oxford have demonstrated that European hedgehogs can hear ultrasonic frequencies up to 85 kHz, with peak sensitivity near 40 kHz. The team recorded auditory brain‑stem responses from twenty rescued hedgehogs and produced a 3‑D micro‑CT model of...
Spring 2026 Small-Ship Adventure Travel News & Trends
AdventureSmith Explorations reports Alaska remains its top market, comprising nearly half of 2026 bookings and filling fast for the April season. The company notes a shift in Antarctica travel, with penguin hatching now occurring in December and record‑breaking southernmost positions...
REVIEW: Shokz OpenFit Pro Headphones
Shokz has launched the OpenFit Pro, its most advanced open‑ear headphone to date, adding active noise reduction, Dolby Atmos spatial sound and a dual‑diaphragm SuperBoost driver. The device features a sturdier aluminum‑mesh build, a 10‑band EQ, and a triple‑microphone array that...
How a Malaysian Detour Helped Stefan De Bod Bounce Back to the European Peloton
South African rider Stefan de Bod was released by EF Education‑EasyPost after the 2024 season and missed a contract with Q36.5 after Tom Pidcock’s arrival. Facing limited options, he joined Malaysian Continental team Terengganu to maintain a solid race program. The stint...
Iran War Forces World Climbing (IFSC) to Cancel In-Person General Assembly in Saudi Arabia
World Climbing (IFSC) cancelled its 2026 in‑person general assembly in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, moving the meeting online on April 23 due to escalating conflict between Iran and Saudi Arabia. The decision follows intercepted Iranian drone activity near Riyadh, reported casualties, and...
"Football-Sized" Volcanic Fragments Rain Down On Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
The Kīlauea volcano erupted Tuesday, sending football‑sized volcanic fragments onto several overlooks in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. A towering plume rose 25,000 feet, marking the 43rd episode of the eruption that began in December 2024. The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory responded by raising...
Evoc's Mountain Bike Bag Pro Keeps the Handlebars On
Evoc unveiled the Mountain Bike Bag Pro, a soft‑side travel case that lets riders keep their handlebars attached by simply loosening the stem bolts. Priced at $1,000 (€795), the case measures 145 × 99 × 36 cm and weighs 9 kg empty, pushing it beyond most...
Saudi Arabia’s Adrena Wave Pool, Through the Eyes of a Canadian Surf Photographer
A Canadian surf photographer traveled to Saudi Arabia to film marketing content for Endless Surf’s new wave pool at the Adrena park. The facility uses filtered Red Sea saltwater and offers fully customizable wave settings, from slab sections to air...
Ultra Swimmer Jono Ridler Comes Ashore in Napier as End to Epic Swim Draws Closer
Ultra‑swimmer Jono Ridler, 35, is attempting a record‑breaking 1,388 km unassisted coast‑to‑coast swim down New Zealand’s east shoreline. He arrived at Napier’s Perfume Point after covering roughly 996.5 km, just shy of the 1,000 km milestone. The swim, conducted in togs with a two‑boat...
'We're on the Way Back': Ineos Takes First TTT Win in Five Years at Paris-Nice
Ineos Grenadiers captured their first team time‑trial victory in five years on stage three of Paris‑Nice, edging Lidl‑Trek by just two seconds. The win was anchored by recent signings Kevin Vauquelin and Oscar Onley, reinforcing a refreshed roster. Head of...
Trump Administration Again Sued Over Alaska Public Lands "Giveaway"
Environmental coalitions have filed a new lawsuit against the Trump administration for revoking Public Land Orders 5150 and 5180, which would open roughly 2.1 million acres in Alaska—including a 211‑mile Ambler Road corridor through Gates of the Arctic National Park—to mining...
Open-Ear Vs. Bone Conduction Headphones: Which Delivers Better Sound?
Open‑ear and bone‑conduction headphones are gaining traction among outdoor athletes seeking situational awareness. Bone‑conduction models, popularized by Shokz, transmit audio via vibrations through the skull, while open‑ear designs use tiny speakers that project sound waves into the ear canal. Both...
Why I Wear Long Earrings on All My Hardest Offwidth Climbs
The author explains how wearing long earrings on demanding off‑width climbs became a personal power ritual, starting with early trips to Vedauwoo alongside climbers Mary Eden and Kaya Lindsay. The earrings, once seen as a safety risk, turned into a...
Grand Canyon Official Says Fire Damage Will Make Trails Dangerous for Years
The Dragon Bravo wildfire scorched 145,000 acres of the Grand Canyon's North Rim last summer, destroying over 70 structures and depositing five to six feet of rock, ash, and dirt on the North Kaibab Trail. Trail Supervisor Adam Gibson warns...
Van Der Poel Bests Del Toro in Classics-Style Finish of Tirreno Stage 2
Mathieu van der Poel claimed victory on stage 2 of the Tirreno‑Adriatico after a decisive break on the final sterrato and a three‑rider sprint. Isaac del Toro finished second but moved into the overall lead, with Giulio Pellizzari a single second...
First Grizzly Bear Of The Season Spotted In Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone National Park biologists spotted the first spring grizzly on March 9, where the male bear was scavenging a bull bison carcass. The timing matches recent years—2025’s first sighting was March 14, 2024’s was March 3, and 2022‑2023 fell on March 7. Male grizzlies...
“Report Card” Measures Congress Members’ Commitment To Wildlife Conservation
Defenders of Wildlife released its 2025 Conservation Report Card evaluating the 119th Congress’s votes on federal wildlife protections. The report flags a House vote that removed Endangered Species Act safeguards for the longfin smelt and gray wolf, and a Senate...
Quick Strike Podcast: Why More Anglers Are Suddenly Obsessed with This Hard-Fighting Fish
Jack Crevalle, once dismissed as a table nuisance, are gaining a reputation as a premier in‑shore sport fish. Early‑season south‑wind events along the South Florida coast produce massive schools that attract light‑tackle and fly anglers. Angler Zach Miller highlights fly‑fishing...
Outside’s Spring 2026 Issue and How the Right Destination Unlocks Your Better Self
Kevin Sintumuang’s editorial in Outside’s Spring 2026 issue argues that choosing the right travel destination can unlock hidden facets of one’s personality, a lesson he learned during a week at Buahan, a Banyan Tree Escape in Bali. He contrasts forced discomfort...
Meet the Gore Mountain Ski Patroller Racing for Paralympic Gold
Kelsey O’Driscoll, a former Gore Mountain ski patroller, will debut at the 2026 Milano‑Cortina Paralympics after a dramatic comeback from a 2021 spinal‑cord injury and subsequent severe asthma. Within five years she earned a U.S. national‑team spot, captured U.S. titles,...
A New Lift Will Unlock 1,000 Acres of Steep Expert Terrain at This Utah Resort
Powder Mountain in Utah announced a $40 million multi‑year expansion that will bring lift service to its famed DMI (Don’t Mention It) zone. The new Skytrac fixed‑grip triple chair will open over 1,000 acres of steep, expert terrain, raising the resort’s lift‑served...
Squamish Access Society Legend and Climbing Trail-Builder Brian Moorhead Retires
Brian Moorhead, the longest‑serving director of the Squamish Access Society, stepped down after 22 years on the board, transitioning to a non‑voting associate role. Over his decades‑long volunteer career he designed and maintained iconic trails such as the Murrin Park climber’s loop and...
Teravail Ehline 29 X 2.8 Review: Long Live 29+
Teravail has revived the 29+ platform with the Ehline 29 × 2.8, a durable, heavy tire aimed at long‑distance bikepacking. Weighing 1,249 g, it uses a 60A compound and a bead‑to‑bead breaker layer for puncture resistance, while delivering stronger cornering and braking grip...
Cannondale CAAD14 Is Finally Here—And It Refuses to Be a Carbon Copy
Cannondale has officially launched the 2026 CAAD14, reviving the iconic aluminum road‑bike lineage with a retro‑inspired frame that shuns carbon‑copy aesthetics. The bike offers three complete builds—from a $2,499 entry model to a $7,499 premium version—featuring disc brakes, internal cable...
John John Florence Bails on 2026 Tour and Unleashes ‘Vela’ Sailing Saga (Video)
Three‑time world surfing champion John John Florence announced he will skip the 2026 Championship Tour to pursue a family sailing adventure. He is debuting a behind‑the‑scenes YouTube series called “Vela,” which will document global surf and sailing expeditions. The move...
Here’s Who’s Joining the USA National Team in 2026
The USA Climbing National Championships and Team Trials have finalized the 2026 National Team rosters across Boulder, Lead, and Speed for both men and women. Five athletes per gender were selected in each discipline, with pre‑selected climbers like Annie Sanders...
Inside ‘Apex’ with Charlize Theron: How She Learned to Climb for Her New Netflix Movie
Charlize Theron learned to rock climb and performed the majority of the grueling climbing sequences in Netflix’s upcoming thriller *Apex* without a stunt double. She was coached by elite climber Beth Rodden and filmed on location in Australia’s remote Blue Mountains....
Lewis LHP+ U4 Brake Review: All Bark, No Bite?
Lewis Bike’s new LHP+ U4 hydraulic disc brake enters the market with a mineral‑oil system, a non‑ambidextrous lever and a patented 2‑in‑1 reach‑and‑bite adjustment. Priced at $460, the brake weighs 324 g front and offers rotor options up to 223 mm, but its...
First Look: The Terra Bikes Nera Is a Gearbox High Pivot DH / Freeride Bike
Terra Bikes unveiled the Nera, a high‑pivot downhill/freeride bike featuring a virtual I‑track suspension and optional Pinion or Effigear gearboxes. The steel CroMo frame is custom‑built in Italy with configurable geometry ranging 440‑550 mm reach and travel options of 200 mm or...
The Best Turkey Hunting Camos
Field & Stream’s roundup identifies the top turkey‑hunting camouflage patterns for 2024, categorizing them by season, terrain and budget. Mossy Oak Bottomland is highlighted as the overall winner for its classic, versatile bark‑tone design, while Sitka Optifade Cover leads for spring...
The 7 Best .410 Turkey Shotguns
The .410 gauge has become a viable turkey hunting option thanks to Tungsten Super Shot (TSS), which extends its effective range to about 40 yards. Social‑media exposure and strong demand have prompted ammo makers and gun manufacturers to restock and...
“Everybody’s Gonna Pay For Being Out Today”
Nathan Florence, a well‑known surf YouTuber, posted a documentary‑style video recounting a perilous session on a haunted outer reef. He initially forgot his inflatable vest, and when he finally strapped it on, the vest failed to inflate because ocean pressure...
‘Godzilla’ El Niño Could Reshape Surf Seasons Worldwide, Forecaster Warns
A meteorologist on YouTube predicts a "Godzilla" El Niño developing in fall 2026, potentially rivaling the historic 1997‑98 event. The forecast suggests a rapidly strengthening pattern that could dramatically reshape the jet stream and global weather for months. While NOAA has...
Nicolai Užnik Opens Full Gem V16 in Switzerland
In January 2026 Nicolai Užnik completed the first ascent of Full Gem, a new V16 (8C+) boulder in Ticino, Switzerland. The line adds a sit‑start to the previously established Forgotten Gem V15, making the problem significantly harder. This ascent marks Užnik’s third confirmed...
Is UAE Angling to Sign Paul Seixas?
French 19‑year‑old Paul Seixas surprised the peloton by finishing runner‑up at this year’s Strade Bianche, prompting a wave of media hype. UAE Team Emirates, fresh off Tadej Pogačar’s dominance, confirmed they are monitoring the young rider and would like to add...
Kanter Sprints to Victory on Stage 2 of Paris-Nice
Max Kanter of XDS‑Astana captured his maiden WorldTour victory in a chaotic bunch sprint on Stage 2 of the 2026 Paris‑Nice. A well‑timed lead‑out allowed him to surge in the final metres, edging out Laurence Pithie and Jasper Stuyven. Overnight leader...
Ganna Cruises to TT Win and Leader's Jersey on Stage 1 of Tirreno-Adriatico
Filippo Ganna dominated the opening 11.5 km individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore, posting a 12:08 effort that was 22 seconds faster than his nearest rival. His Ineos Grenadiers teammate Thymen Arensman finished second, while Max Walscheid of Lidl‑Trek took third. The...
Patagonia: New American Route on Torre Central Del Paine
U.S. alpinists Miles Moser, Trevor Anthes and Harry Kinnard have opened a new 36‑pitch route called "Paradigm Shift" on the East Face of Torre del Paine after two years and 70 nights on the wall. The line, free‑climbable and graded...
25-Foot ‘Pure Evil’ Slab at The Right Mauls WA Chargers (Video)
A massive 25‑foot slab wave known as The Right has erupted off Western Australia’s remote reef, delivering some of the planet’s thickest barrels. Documentarian Tim Bonython captured the wave’s raw power as a storm‑driven swell slammed the outer ocean ledge,...