Watch: Miguel Blanco Goes All In On A Rumour
Miguel Blanco left his home surf break in Ericeira to chase a rumor of a perfect wave in Honduras. After ten days of travel, sand, dust and long waits, he finally found an empty right‑hand point with crystal‑clear water and bright sand. The trip was filmed with cinematographer Timmy Toes, who filled downtime with a loose fictional script that helped them connect with the local culture. Blanco says the experience reinforced his desire for remote, solitary surf sessions over packaged surf tourism.
Video: Crankworx Unfiltered Episode 4 Goes Deep in Rotorua
Crankworx Unfiltered Episode 4 offers a behind‑the‑scenes look at the 11th‑edition Rotorua mountain‑bike festival, highlighting athletes’ practice routines, crew life, and impromptu sessions on Robin Goomes’ private course. The series shifts focus from podium recaps to authentic storytelling, giving fans insight...
Video: Inside Vali Höll & Danny Hart’s Defining 2025 Seasons in 'RACER'
Adidas Five Ten has released two new episodes of its "RACER" series on YouTube, featuring downhill stars Vali Höll and Danny Hart. Höll’s film dramatizes her 2025 season, where a sponsor collapse forced a mid‑season reset before she clinched the...
Review: Patagonia Airshed Pro Pullover
Patagonia’s AirShed Pro Pullover is a lightweight, 3.7‑ounce technical layer built from 100% recycled stretch polyester with a water‑resistant finish. Priced at $139, it delivers markedly higher breathability than the brand’s classic Houdini and most competing windbreakers, making it ideal...
Australia’s Premier Shark Hunter to Test Efficacy of Sharkbanz Bracelets Off Tweed Heads and Yamba Beaches
Newcastle shark fisherman Joel Nancarrow, known as Shark Jaw Restoration, is organizing a two‑week field trial off Tweed Heads, Coffs Harbour and Yamba to evaluate Sharkbanz magnetic bracelets against bull sharks. The experiment will use baited hooks with and without the bracelets,...
Horizontal Falls Tourism Extended to 2028 as State Tips $5 Million Into Infrastructure
The Western Australian government has approved a $5 million infrastructure package to support Indigenous‑led tourism at Horizontal Falls, extending commercial gap‑ride access through the 2028 season. A new Working Group of Dambimangari traditional owners and tour operators will limit rides to...
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How AdventureWEEK Has Helped Position Cabo Verde as a Rising Hiking Destination
Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Cabo Verde’s Institute of Tourism (ITCV), backed by the World Bank, hosted the first African AdventureWEEK in February 2026. Fourteen international tour operators from ten countries spent ten days hiking the volcanic islands of...
Hong Kong Charts a Course to Become Asia’s Premier Yachting Destination
Hong Kong’s government unveiled a plan to add 600 new yacht berths at former quarry sites, the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter and a Hung Hom waterfront development, while relaxing entry requirements for visiting vessels. The initiative targets a burgeoning yachting market that...
Indiana's Lush Lake Just Outside Bloomington Has A Family-Friendly Swim Beach, Fishing, And Trails
Lake Lemon, a 1,650‑acre reservoir near Bloomington, Indiana, serves as the state’s 11th‑largest lake and a backup water supply. The lake offers a family‑friendly beach at Riddle Point Park for $12 per vehicle, along with fishing, power boating and a...
Nestled Between Chicago And Springfield Is A Lovely Illinois State Park With Trails, Camping, And River Views
Kankakee River State Park, a 4,000‑acre forested oasis about an hour from Chicago, offers scenic river views, diverse trails, and four distinct campgrounds. The park’s centerpiece is the Kankakee River, an 85‑mile stretch recognized as a National Water Trail and...
This New 5.13 Trad Route Has a Potential 20-Metre Fall
Robbie Phillips, a leading all‑round climber, completed the first ascent of "Away With the Faeries" (E9 5.13b) on Carn Liath, Isle of Skye. The new trad route features a daunting 20‑metre runout section where a fall would result in significant air time....
Calling Mountain Lions at Close Range Is a Predator Hunt Unlike Anything Else
Outdoor writer Scott Haugen recounts a high‑stakes cougar hunt in Oregon’s Cascade foothills, where he used electronic calls, a short‑barreled 12‑gauge shotgun and a 6.8 Western rifle to take a female mountain lion at under 50 yards. After two hours of calling...
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This Western State Is a Nature Lover’s Paradise in Its Little-Known Shoulder Seasons—How to Make the Most of Your Visit
Visiting Montana during the spring or fall shoulder seasons lets travelers enjoy Big Sky Country’s dramatic landscapes without the summer crowds. Fall brings vivid foliage, active wildlife, and lower accommodation prices, while spring offers roaring waterfalls, wildflower hikes, and extended...
Canada's Scenic Ontario Lake Town Is A Fishing Paradise
Sioux Lookout, Ontario, perched on Pelican Lake, has become a premier fishing hub for serious anglers. The town offers access to a network of lakes—including Lac Seul, Big Vermillion, and Minnitaki—known for trophy‑size walleye, northern pike, lake trout and smallmouth bass. Visitors can choose...
You Can Now Walk the Entire English Coastline. And This Photographer Has Walked Every Step
Photographer Quintin Lake completed a five‑year, 6,835‑mile trek around Britain’s coastline, documenting the journey in his project *The Perimeter*. In March 2026 England opened the 2,700‑mile King Charles III England Coast Path, the world’s longest continuous coastal trail, making the entire English shoreline legally...
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This National Park Is Known as the ‘Galapagos of North America’—And It’s Home to 145 Species Found Nowhere Else on...
Channel Islands National Park, off California’s central coast, is dubbed the “Galapagos of North America” because it hosts 145 endemic species. The park comprises five road‑free islands accessible only by ferry or charter plane, with limited amenities and no entry...
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This Small West Virginia Town Is the Ultimate Spring Getaway—With Colorful Wildflowers and a Scenic Waterfall Trail
The New River Gorge National Park near Fayetteville, West Virginia, becomes a spring hotspot with vibrant wildflowers, dozens of waterfalls, and a mix of outdoor activities ranging from biking and hiking to trout fishing and extreme sports. April‑May offers peak...
Adventure Links of the Week
The weekly roundup spotlights a range of adventure stories, from Laura Pineau and Elsa Ponzo’s 43‑day, 681‑pitch climb across Provence to a harrowing bear encounter that left a solo mountain biker injured in British Columbia. It revisits historic feats, including Salomon Andrée’s...
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One of Canada's Least-Visited National Parks Is a Stunning Alternative For Banff—With Fjords, Coastal Paths, and Lush Forests
Gros Morne National Park in Newfoundland & Labrador offers a remote, crowd‑free alternative to Banff, featuring fjords, coastal paths, and a rare mantle‑exposure geology. The park spans nearly 700 square miles and welcomes fewer than 250,000 visitors each year, compared...
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This Small Ozark Town Is the Midwest’s Best Outdoor Destination—With Natural Waterslides, Waterfalls, and Tons of Charm
Arcadia Valley, an 80‑mile‑south‑of‑St. Louis Ozark enclave, has evolved from a 19th‑century mining hub into one of the Midwest’s premier outdoor destinations. Visitors flock to iconic sites such as Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson’s Shut‑Ins natural waterslides, and Taum Sauk Mountain’s...
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I'm a Travel Writer, and These Are 10 Things You Should Take Out of Your Carry-On in 2026—From $8 on...
Travel writer Chaise Sanders outlines ten carry‑on swaps that keep a bag under $50 per item, replacing bulky or outdated gear with streamlined Amazon finds. She recommends packing cubes, a hanging toiletry bag, a built‑in‑cable portable charger, a matching lounge...
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The 'Pennsylvania Grand Canyon' Stretches 47 Miles—And It's One of the East Coast's Most Stunning Natural Wonders
Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek Gorge, dubbed the "Pennsylvania Grand Canyon," stretches 47 miles through the Allegheny Plateau, with cliffs up to 4,000 feet apart. The gorge’s dramatic shape results from 300‑million‑year erosion and a 20,000‑year‑old glacial meltwater event that carved a deep...
Wisconsin's "Corbet's Couloir" Is Small but Daunting
Granite Peak in Wisconsin has introduced Caroline's Couloir, a modest five‑foot cliff that mimics the legendary Corbet's Couloir at Jackson Hole. The trail is built on snow‑made ice, delivering a consistently hard, fast landing that challenges even seasoned skiers. Influencer...
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I Wore 1 Ankle Sock and 1 Compression Sock on a 15-Hour Flight—And the Difference Shocked Me
Travel writer Katie Jackson tested a single knee‑high compression sock against a regular ankle sock on a 15‑hour Newark‑to‑Cape Town flight. The compression side showed dramatically less swelling, confirming that even seasoned long‑haul flyers benefit from graduated pressure. She now packs...
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I’ve Traveled California for 20 Years and This Is Napa Valley's Most Charming Town—With Hot Springs and 50 Wineries
Calistoga, a small town at Napa Valley’s northern tip, blends world‑class wineries with geothermal hot‑spring spas, creating a distinctive wellness‑and‑wine destination. Visitors can explore more than 50 boutique wineries, hike volcanic hills, and watch the Old Faithful geyser erupt every...
Delving Deep Into Vietnam's Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s "rice bowl," stretches over 4,000 km from the Tibetan highlands through six countries before splitting into nine fertile channels. It supplies more than half of the nation’s rice, underpinning a crucial segment of Vietnam’s agricultural export economy....
Cruise Companies to Alaska Are Avoiding a Popular Excursion to Tracy Arm After a Massive Landslide
Major cruise lines have removed the iconic Tracy Arm fjord from their Alaska itineraries after a massive landslide in August 2025 sent glacier ice into the water, generated a tsunami and left the surrounding slopes unstable. The slide propelled a wave up...
Between Orlando And Fort Myers Is Florida's 'City Of Charm' With A Walkable, Artsy Downtown Mall
Avon Park, nestled between Orlando’s theme parks and Fort Myers’ Gulf beaches, markets itself as Florida’s “City of Charm.” Its historic downtown features a mile‑long, Walk Score‑rated “very walkable” Main Street Mall lined with 1920s Hotel Jacaranda, monuments and the Peter Powell...
America's 10 Deepest Inland Lakes Worth Visiting
The article ranks America’s ten deepest inland lakes, highlighting Crater Lake’s record‑breaking 1,934 ft depth and showcasing a mix of iconic destinations such as Lake Tahoe, Lake Chelan, and the Great Lakes. Each lake is paired with its signature recreational assets—from alpine...
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This Small Minnesota River Town Has a 90-Year-Old Lumberjack Festival—And It’s Just 30 Minutes From Minneapolis
Stillwater, Minnesota – a 20,000‑resident river town just 30 minutes from Minneapolis – celebrates its 90‑year‑old Lumberjack Days each July, featuring log‑rolling, live music, and BMX stunts. Visitors also enjoy historic stairs, St. Croix paddle‑boat tours, and a vibrant food...
Getting to Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Theodore Roosevelt National Park comprises three units—North, South and the remote Elkhorn Ranch—spanning 68 miles between the two most‑visited sections. Visitors typically fly into Bismarck Municipal Airport and rent a car to reach the South Unit in Medora or the...
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This Western U.S. Canyon Is Deeper Than the Grand Canyon and Spans 2 States—And It Has Few Crowds and Stunning...
Hells Canyon National Recreation Area, straddling Oregon and Idaho, is the deepest river gorge in North America at roughly 8,000 feet—about 2,000 feet deeper than the Grand Canyon. Covering 652,488 acres, the remote canyon offers rafting, jet‑boat tours, and hiking, with permits...
Here’s How Your Granddaddy Foraged for Nuts, Berries, and Fruits to Live Off the Land
The Outdoor Life feature recounts how the author, an Indiana outdoor editor, turns unexpected wind‑blown fruit and seasonal nuts into gourmet preserves, wines, and desserts. He harvests wild strawberries, blackberries, persimmons, pawpaws, and a variety of nuts, often producing three...
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This Under-the-Radar Thai Island Is Home to Pristine Beaches and Vast Jungle Wilderness
Koh Chang, Thailand’s second‑largest island, boasts over 70% protected rainforest, pristine white‑sand beaches and vibrant coral reefs, yet remains largely untouched by mass tourism. The island is reachable only by a 30‑minute ferry from Trat, keeping visitor numbers low and prices...
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I've Traveled to Mexico for 15 Years and This Is Its Best Beach Destination—With Pacific Ocean Views and Tons of...
Puerto Vallarta is re‑emerging as Mexico’s premier Pacific‑coast beach destination after the U.S. State Department lifted travel restrictions following the February 2026 events. The city combines historic cobblestone streets, a thriving arts scene, and a growing portfolio of luxury hotels such...
It’s Bizarre, Unnatural, and the Size of a Football Field. It Might Be the Thing to Save Ski Resorts.
Ski resorts Bogus Basin in Idaho and Sun Peaks in British Columbia deployed a new snow‑farming technique that piles winter snow into football‑field‑sized mounds and covers them with insulated Snow Secure blankets. The blankets, costing $120,000 at Bogus Basin and...
Osprey's Top-Rated Travel Backpack Is 50% Off in 5 Colors at REI
REI’s outlet sale, running through April 13, is offering the Osprey Arcane Roll‑Top Pack at a 50% discount, slashing the price from $110 to $55. The 22‑liter travel backpack, praised for its 4.6‑star rating, comes in five colorways and features a...
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These Tiny Planes Are the Called the 'Swiss Army Knife' Of Aviation—And They Can Take You to the Most Remote...
HansJet, a Malta‑based private aviation firm, launched Europe’s first membership program for its six Pilatus PC‑12 turboprop aircraft. The PC‑12’s short‑runway capability and large cargo door let members land at over 3,000 airports, including remote alpine and lakeside strips, cutting...
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I Asked a French Fashion Designer What to Pack for My Spring Trips—Here Are the 12 Styles She Recommends, From...
French fashion icon Jeanne Damas outlines twelve essential spring pieces for travelers, from capri‑length pants and a crisp trench coat to a white midi dress and printed silk scarf. She pairs each high‑end Rouje item with affordable alternatives from Amazon, Zappos...
Aqaba to Host Landmark Global Marine Sports and Diving Event
Aqaba will host the inaugural “ABOFA – Aqaba Blue Ocean Future in Action” from September 9‑12, 2026, drawing roughly 4,000 participants from 25 nations. The event, organized by Arabia First and the Aqaba Development Corporation with Fira Barcelona, will showcase...
Video: Minivans, Surfboards, & Cali Dust: The Jamieson Brothers’ Pre-Season Road Trip
Elliot and Nash Jamieson launched their 2026 mountain‑bike pre‑season with a California road trip, traveling from Auburn to Morgan Hill, Santa Cruz and Laguna Beach. The brothers met Specialized’s Ride Dynamics engineers behind the Stumpjumper and Genie platforms and visited the brand’s...
For the Very Best of Springtime, Head to This Hidden Corner of England
Spring transforms West Dorset’s beech woods into a vivid tapestry of bluebells, wild garlic, ferns, primroses and lamb‑dotted fields. The region’s chalk, clay and greensand soils, combined with a mild coastal climate, support an exceptional diversity of flora that draws...
La Sportiva Climb World Tour Heads to Paris
After kicking off in Turin, La Sportiva’s Climb World Tour moves to Paris on April 13‑14 before visiting five more European cities. The tour showcases the new Skwama Lite shoe, emphasizing comfort, edging and hooking performance. Events include climbing challenges,...
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The Best and Worst Times to Visit Seattle, According to Locals
Seattle’s tourism peaks in summer, but locals recommend visiting during shoulder or low seasons for better value and fewer crowds. Late spring through early fall provides pleasant temperatures and vibrant festivals, while November to February offers discounted museum admissions and...
Are You Tough Enough to Handle These 42 Hard Hikes?
Backpacker compiled a roundup of 42 of the nation’s toughest hikes, ranging from steep day‑trips to multi‑day thru‑routes. The list aggregates four previous guides, resulting in 47 entries, with the Cactus to Clouds Trail in Southern California emerging as the...
Between Orlando And Fort Myers Is Florida's 'Gateway To Prosperity' With Camping, Wildlife, And A Unique Museum
Zolfo Springs, a historic town in central Florida, is being promoted as a quiet "gateway to prosperity" between Orlando and Fort Myers. The 115‑acre Pioneer Park offers 65 powered campsites, 25 primitive sites, and direct access to the Peace River. Adjacent...
Insane 800ft Waterslide Unleashed in Philippines: ‘Is This Even Legal?’ (Video)
Locals in Bansalan, Mindanao have turned the 250‑meter spillway of a 1978 irrigation dam into an unofficial waterslide, drawing thrill‑seekers and generating viral videos. The concrete channel, originally built to supply farms and homes, now serves as a makeshift waterpark...
Philadelphia's Hotspot For Nature Lovers Is A Lush, Park-Filled Neighborhood With Scenic Trails
Northwest Philadelphia’s Roxborough neighborhood is emerging as a premier urban nature hub, anchored by the expansive Wissahickon Valley Park with about 50 miles of trails. The area also boasts Gorgas Park’s seasonal concerts, festivals and a summer beer garden, the...
Flash Review: Atomic Redster S9 Revoshock S & G9 Revoshock S
Atomic’s latest Redster series, the S9 and G9 Revoshock models, were put through side‑by‑side A/B testing on groomed runs. The S9, built for slalom‑type carving, showed superior edge bite and agility on short, quick turns, while the GS‑oriented G9 delivered...
Why You Should Spray Your Shoes With Permethrin This Summer
Ticks are a common summer nuisance, and a single spray of 0.5% permethrin on shoes and clothing creates a long‑lasting barrier that impairs tick movement and reduces bite risk. The article highlights inexpensive over‑the‑counter options, such as Repel’s 6.5‑oz aerosol...