This time of year, outdoor lovers in North America rejoice as the days stretch longer and longer — extending outdoor playtime a little bit each day. But true adventurers know exploration doesn’t end just because the sun goes down. When your outdoor activities go into overtime, Fenix Lighting has reliable solutions to illuminate the trail, crag, campground, or anywhere you...

　　In 1941, Swiss engineer George de Mestral was hunting in the Alps with his dog, when he noticed burrs stuck to his jacket, pants, hat, and his pup. Being the egghead that he was, de Mestral examined the burrs under a microscope. He discovered their “stickiness” was due to tiny hooks and loops. This discovery dominated the next decade of...

　　Sweden has 267,570 islands, by some counts more than any other nation in the world. They’re so ubiquitous that the Swedish word for island is one letter: ö (pronounced “uh”). Perhaps that’s why Swedes consistently rank near the top of happiness indexes: Here, there are plenty of options to leave the world behind and surround yourself with the healing properties...