Editors Note: The story below is the account of writer Edward J. Taylors experience exploring Japans newest National Park in the fabled northern province of Hokkaido. If youre interested in experiencing Hokkaido firsthand, theres no better time to go! And this tour makes it easy — with a curated itinerary that lets you dive deep into Hokkaidos natural and cultural...

　　When Bonnie Tu stirred the leaders of the largest bike manufacturer in the world to start a women-only brand, males dominated cycling as a sport and industry. It was decades before there was a Tour De France Femmes. And women most often made do with smaller versions of mens bikes and cycling gear. 　　Not only was cycling and manufacturing male-dominated,...

　　If you like the outdoors, youre bound to get dirty.And if youre like most of us, that means you usually use a vehicle to get to and from the outdoors. All the dirt, mud, water, and other debris that collects on your shoes almost always makes its way into your vehicle for the drive home. 　　Whether you’re skiing in the...

　　Its the third time in 4 years that teammates Nena Barlow and Teralin Petereit have won the Rebelle Rally, both the overall win and Bone Stock category, and each time in a Jeep. Its the first win for Jeeps only vehicle to wear a Desert Rated badge, the Gladiator Mojave. But, a Jeep has been on the top of seven...

　　The Moultrie EDGE 2 PRO trail camera is making waves in the hunting world, offering a cutting-edge combination of innovation, precision, and convenience. Paired with significant updates to the Moultrie Mobile App, this trail camera is designed to elevate how hunters track, monitor, and analyze wildlife. Whether youre an experienced hunter looking to gain an edge or a newcomer trying...

　　The 2025 Subaru BRZ Series.Purples most obvious feature is its paintwork. It debuts a brand-new color called Galaxy Purple Pearl. 　　When it comes to the BRZ, Subaru loves its special paint jobs. This is the sixth special color edition the company has done in the last few years, with lurid shades setting most of them apart from regular editions of...

　　Keeping your hands warm with winter gloves can turn a miserable experience into a memorable one. Frozen fingers can halt a day on the slopes, end a hike early, and just be painful and uncomfortable. For outdoor work and play, we tested and narrowed down a variety of cold-weather pairs. 　　We found the best premium leather work-inspired gloves like the 4-Season...

　　Before July 3, 2024, the legendary cyclist Eddy Merckx held the Tour de France stage win record for an astonishing 48 years. On that day, 39-year-old Briton Mark Cavendish raised his arms in victory after a chaotic sprint to end the 110-mile stage from Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne to Saint-Vulbas. This 35th win vaulted Cavendish to a pedestal all his own. 　　Cavendishs 19-year...

　　Through an entanglement of state projects, investments from Walmart heirs, and a community willing to put pedals to pathways, Bentonville has proclaimed itself as the “Mountain Biking Capital of the World.” 　　Now, Northwest Arkansas, fittingly known as Oz (short for Ozarks), is capitalizing on that MTB moniker. The Oz is expanding beyond a Bentonville-centric reputation. Its becoming a hotspot for...

　　Bike theft is a rampant problem, but a quality bike lock can deter or thwart even the most determined bike thief. With dismal statistics surrounding bike theft, having the best bike lock is imperative to keep your precious ride(s) safe. 　　Fortunately, there are many great bike locks on the market that fit a variety of security needs and budgets. Our...

　　Seeing double? Not quite. However, the MKC Sharptailed looks suspiciously like one of our favorite knives ever, the Benchmade Flyway. What we have here are two upland knives with similar builds and very similar looks, tasked with the same specialty. 　　Sure, I could give you a straight-up review of the Sharptailed and skirt around the elephant in the room, but...

　　As the snow started swirling around and caking the rocky trail in an icy rime, the possibility of a slip, followed by a 1,000-foot fall, quickly jumped to the top of my mind. We were ascending a semi-technical trail in Switzerland during a September cold snap. 　　Thankfully, my wife had metal microspikes attached to her trail runners. I had The...