These are my nine easy, low-hanging fruit suggestions that work to improve gas mileage. They work because physics works. But they won’t work for you; I’ve already given up on that. 　　Why? Because behavior change is hard. You’d sooner eat raw kale and floss daily than take the lead out of your right foot. These are boring things, and they...

　　I’m a sucker for backpacks. Day packs, casual backpacks, backpacking backpacks — they each serve a unique purpose. I’ve been building my backpack collection over the past few years and love having the perfect pack for whatever the day’s adventure might call for. 　　I split my time pretty evenly between the mountains and the sea, and was in the market...

　　Rivian has finally revealed the most anticipated version of its R1S and R1T. The Rivian R1 Quad models are the ones with four motors that give a total of 1,025 horsepower. 　　They also come with one of Rivians coolest features, or at least a version of it. The spin-in-place Tank Turn never made it to market, but a new version...

　　I put off writing this piece for as long as humanly possible. Not because there wasn’t enough material, but because every time I thought about it, my eyes nearly rolled out of my skull. 　　Our editorial director, Sean McCoy, pitched me on covering the fishing lure nail trend a while back. I accidentally forgot to. Then our favorite staff writer,...

　　A fungal infection known as White Nose Syndrome (WNS) is killing bats by the millions across the U.S. In June 2025, the National Park Service confirmed its presence on both sides of the Continental Divide in Rocky Mountain National Park (RMNP). 　　This was the first time [WNS] was detected in Grand County, Kyle Patterson, the public affairs officer for RMNP,...

　　After scouting the whole gorge a few hundred feet below us, we committed. As we looked downstream on the Stehekin River toward the final crux rapid, made up of three high-volume, dynamic recirculating holes, we knew there was no turning back. 　　Both of us were ready: wearing all 22 pounds of flotation packed into the newAstral Indus PFD— but even...

　　If youve spent any amount of time on a body of water, chances are youve found sunken, destroyed sunglasses. I see them all the time, and with each discovery, I feel a moment of excitement, with dreams of finding a set of Costas dancing through my head. Every time, its met with the disappointment of algae-covered gas station glasses. 　　Ive...

　　Amazon Prime Day is in full swing. But if Amazon isnt your jam, note that many brands offer big sales during Prime Day to compete with the massive online retailer. Here are a few fantastic deals running concurrently for those who want to score a deal on core outdoor gear. 　　Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket: 30% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Chris Carter) When...

　　Move over, Ford and Mercedes: Theres a new contender in the growing competition for big-range electric vehicles. 　　Lucid, a California startup that produced its first EV in 2020, just proved that its sedan may take you farther (without recharging) than any other vehicle on the market. The company has officially earned a Guinness World Record for longest journey by an...

　　I’ve long been a Chaco sandal gal, but sometimes they feel a little technical for everyday use. Searching for something a little lighter and less clunky for a road trip recently, I rediscovered the Teva Original Universal Sandal. I rocked a pair of Tevas as a kid in the 90s, and it turns out they’re still in style! 　　Whether I...

　　A four-legged hero has emerged on Switzerlands Fee Glacier. After its owner fell into a crevasse, a chihuahua helped alert search and rescue teams to his location, likely saving his life, according to local officials. 　　On July 4, a man was walking with his long-haired chihuahua when suddenly a snow bridge broke, and he fell nearly 26 feet into a...

　　The original version of this story was published oniRunFar. 　　Nolans 14 is a stunningly difficult route, even by Colorado standards. Scaling 14 14,000-foot mountains, this epic sojourn through the Rockies is no easy task. But it now has a new fastest known time (FKT): French ultrarunner François DHaene sped to a new record on July 5. 　　Located in central ColoradosSawatch...