Described as “America’s best idea,” the National Park System was established in large part to protect the nation’s most precious landscapes, from the deepest canyons to the tallest peaks. Some of the parks are so dang beautiful, they’ve been known to make people contemplate their own existence. 　　But not everyone traveling to a national park is moved to existential enlightenment....

　　The fourth-generation Nissan Murano has arrived. This crossover has evolved a lot over its 22 years on the market, getting bigger, more refined, and more luxurious. 　　It is made specifically for the North American market. And, Nissan says the vehicle is targeted at older people, many empty nesters, that want a high seating position and is an easy to get...

　　Ever spend an hour hiking in the winter and find your fingers quickly lose feeling? Thats your body telling you that its too damn cold out, and bringing your warm blood back into your chest. Numb hands can be frustrating, and for good reason. Allowing your hands to get cold reduces dexterity and feel—which is bummer, since you need your...

　　It’s less than a week until Christmas. If you’re anything like me—a childlike adult living kid-free—that means you might have just enough time to get a gift to your nieces, nephews, and friends’ offspring sometime before January. 　　Two years ago, I wrote a piece explaining my program of purchasing children the most dangerous, parent-annoying knives, motorcycles, and archery gear possible. But since...

　　Beau Lake: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photo/Beau Lake) The luxury paddleboards from Beau Lake speak for themselves, with classy, beautiful designs that are meant to serve as more than simply transportation on your favorite waterway. 　　And right now, these pricey boards are half off in a special holiday sale from the brand. That means you can get one of...

　　Climber Alex Honnold is known for his incredible athletic feats. He free-soloed Yosemites El Cap in 2017, made first ascents in places like Greenland and Antarctica, and is currently working on a new project to free-climb the Nose. 　　After he finishes embarking on these challenging climbs, Honnold often needs a quick, satisfying meal to replenish his energy levels and repair...

　　The folks at Strava get a lot of data on users exercise habits and trends. Every year, it compiles all that information, assesses and analyzes it, and releases its Year in Sport: Trend Report announcing the findings. This month, it released the report for 2024. Many of the findings caught us by surprise — and in a good way. 　　This...

　　When this assignment hit my inbox, my first thought was: I am 100 percent going to find out that I need to buy new running shoes. I jog a few times a week and haven’t replaced my Hoka Clifton 9’s since 2023. The chunky, cushioned sole that Hokas are known for has been flattened by months of trail running, and...

　　If you want to set a fastest known time on the 817-mile Arizona Trail, you have to start fast. At least, that’s what both Nick Fowler and Georgia Porter proved this fall. 　　On October 28, they independently set out from the Utah-Arizona border and started their trek south with the goal of setting a record. While Fowler was traveling in...

　　Dear Sundog: We recently went to a wedding in a mountain resort town. We rented a condo online because the wedding hotel was fully booked. I had qualms because I know that people like us are driving up the cost of living for locals, but didn’t have a better option so I swallowed the qualms. After a flight delay we...

　　Dont let the long nights and wicked winds get you down. Weve got 5 full weeks of winter-edition beer to carry you through the doldrums. 　　First up, from the festively named Mount Holly Beer Co. in central Vermont, the After Ski IPA. An IPA, for après, you say? Consider us intrigued! 　　Smash play to see Paul The BeerJunkie Pabsts take...

　　If you run, you’re a runner. 　　It doesn’t matter what pace you run or how long you go, but it does matter where you buy your running shoes. 　　There are a lot of places to buy running shoes nowadays—at a big sporting goods shop, at a mall chain store, at an online retailer, at a discount website or at a...