Oru Kayak: Up to 40% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Melissa Cusanello) There are still 10 days left to take advantage of Oru Kayaks Mothers Day Sale, which lasts until May 13. 　　This looks like a great way to kick off the summer, with 20% off any kayak on the site. There are also 40% off deals on bundles that include accessories like...

　　Police in Ensenada, Baja Sur, Mexico found three bodies near where American Carter Rhoad and Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson disappeared on Wednesday, May 1, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. 　　The three men were in Baja for a surf trip, and were declared missing when they failed to check into their AirBnB in Rosarito, a town just south...

　　Nothing takes the wind out of your sails like that first paint scratch on a new car. The best car scratch removers can take care of many of those little blemishes with a little know-how and elbow grease rather than a pricey trip to the auto body shop. 　　We sought out the best car scratch removers and tested them while...

　　There’s an old adage among mountaineers: “Climb high, sleep low.” It takes time to adapt to a lower-oxygen environment; in theory, this strategy aims to periodically expose the body to higher altitudes, which avoids putting too much stress on climbers all at once. But in practice, acclimatization isn’t so straightforward. The process varies widely depending on factors like general fitness...

　　Moms who hike are the coolest. Theyre out there enjoying nature, introducing their babies or kids to the trail and the outdoor lifestyle, or just sharing a meditative stroll through the woods with them. Or maybe theyre using nature to escape from their kids for a quick moment of peace and relaxation. Either way, its inspiring and exulting to see...

　　We once again found ourselves in the shoulder season, so we once again looked for gear that could handle conditions on both ends of the extremes. Pieces that could wick moisture as well as they could keep us warm from unexpected temperature drops, as well as pieces that transition just as easily from the trail to the coffee shop. These...

　　Betty the Backpacker loves to explore. Whether slogging up switchbacks, dancing over craggy terrain, or suffering through an unexpected cloud burst (with a big grin), she’s always stoked to find the perfect camp. 　　But like most seasoned backpackers, Betty knows that getting to camp is only half the fun. Over years of dialing in her kit — a mix of...

　　In a surprising—but not unheard of—determination, the Teton County Coroner ruled the death of Jackson Hole, Wyo., ski instructor Peter Wuerslin a homicide. The 71-year-old Jackson resident was involved in a serious collision on April 14, and was on life support in an Idaho hospital until his death on April 17. 　　Wuerslin, who was skiing on the intermediate Rendezvous trail,...

　　Mothers Day is Sunday, May 12. Notice how we said that right up front? Write it down, put it in your phone — write it backward on your forehead if you have to. If you take nothing else away from this nifty gear roundup, let it be that Mothers Day is Sunday, May 12. 　　Now, if youre on the hunt...

　　The first time I met Robbi Mecus, she told me she liked my skirt. I was 25, working as an interior caretaker in the Adirondack High Peaks, my first job with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). My male supervisor had recently told me the skirt was unprofessional. But Robbi loved it—she lamented the fact that she couldn’t...

　　While not as well-known as dumbbells and barbells, kettlebell weights are among the most versatile and (dare we say) fun pieces of workout equipment you’ll find. With their simple design (it’s basically a ball of metal with a handle), the best kettlebells offer an incredible array of uses in the fitness world. 　　Kettlebell weights range from 2.5 pounds to over...

　　In just the first few months of 2024, President Joe Bidens administration has been responsible for several conservation wins. 　　Biden saved Minnesotas Boundary Waters wilderness from planned mining operations in January. In April, the presidents Department of the Interior protected millions of acres of the Alaskan arctic from oil drilling. About the same time, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management...