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  • 7 Great American Swimming Holes

    On a sweltering summer day, sure, a pool is nice. Jumping into the ocean, or a lake, is pretty okay, too. But there's something that feels just...

    By Lisa Hoehn Read More

  • Good And Bad News For The Adirondacks

    On Sunday, the Adirondack Mountain Club (AMC) completed work on a small footbridge in the 6-million-acre Adirondack wilderness of Upstate New York, drawing the notice of the...

    By Peter Koch Read More

  • Happy 'Go Skateboarding Day'

    Today is the 10th annual worldwide Go Skateboarding Day. Loosely organized by the skateboard industry to raise awareness for the sport and raise funds for youth scholarships,...

    By Chris Lesser Read More

  • Four Killed In Avalanche On Denali

    Four Japanese climbers are presumed dead after an avalanche tore down the West Buttress of Denali, North America's highest peak. Recovery efforts have been permanently suspended after...

    By Kieran Dahl Read More

  • Kayaking Down A River Of Memories

    I almost missed my chance to kayak the White Salmon River before it changed forever. After dropping the kids off at school, packing, making last-minute phone calls...

    By Mike Barenti HCN Read More

  • The World's Hottest Climber

    In 2008, 23-year-old Alex Honnold emerged from obscurity with two free solo climbs that astonished the climbing world. Without a partner, a rope, or any gear—"if you...

    By David Roberts Read More

  • Hike Kauai's Na Pali Coast

    Early summer on Kauai is perfect. Not only is the rainy season over, replaced by blue skies and sunshine, but the high-heat hasn't hit yet, giving you...

    By Zach Garcia Read More

  • Shine On, You Crazy Wolf

    As 2011 came to a close, a wolf that biologists call "OR-7" made history by loping across the Oregon border into Northern California. He was the first...

    By Tim Lydon Read More

  • The Man Of Many Missions

    Dave Cornthwaite recently pedaled a four-wheel pedal-car 1,000 miles from Memphis to Miami, and that may be about the dullest thing he's done in recent memory. ...

    By Zach Garcia Read More

  • She Belongs To The Mountains

    I rank them by altitude and tackle them one set at a time: the 200 highest, then the tricentennials. I'm told I was the first woman to...

    By Jane Koerner HCN Read More

  • The Surfboard Bag You Can Sleep In

    Start-up UK company Cave Sports is fielding a creative new product designed for surfers on the go. The WaveCave delivers board storage for up to three boards,...

    By Chris Lesser Read More

  • Basic Surf Safety

    Wave action at any worthwhile surf spot can humble the most experienced waterperson. One of the differences between veteran surfers and kooks (inexperienced or disrespectful surfers) is...

    By Falcon Guides Read More

  • Learn The Basics: Surf Terms

    To understand surfing, you need to know the lingo. Learn these basic terms for the waves you catch and your place in them, and you can stop...

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