I can still feel the joy. When I was no more than 8 years old, my parents got me a new watch, and man, was it a fancy one. It was the first I had ever had that lit up the tiny black-and-white digital screen so I could read the time in the dark! You heard it here, folks. It...

　　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...

　　If you’ve ever been to a music festival, you’ve seen the mesmerizing art installations that transform the blank canvas of a venue into a fully immersive experience. Some festivals pop up for one highly anticipated weekend a year. Others, like EDC, take the magic — larger-than-life art, decorated stages, and all — on the road. That’s where traveling installation pros...

　　The Nodus Duality II is a gorgeous watch, full stop. If you didnt know much about watches and saw it sitting next to big-name brands in a jewelry case, youd have a hard time understanding why it costs thousands of dollars less than many leading Swiss brands. Not only does it look good, but it has also a unique, functional...

　　If chasing auroras lights you up, nature has an even wilder spectacle waiting for you. 　　Picture dipping your kayak paddle into inky black water, only to watch the waves ignite neon blue. Every stroke sets off an underwater light show, as if you’re slicing through liquid starlight. Fish dart below, leaving glowing trails like comets. A manatee glides silently by,...

　　Arizona Snowbowl is having a truly radical year. On May 14, the local ski area announced that it was (yet again) extending its season, pushing its closing day to June 1, and marking a historic milestone for the mountain. 　　“We’re thrilled to announce the 2024/25 season has set a new record for the most skiable days in Arizona Snowbowl’s 87-year...

　　In the age of Strava and Trailforks, I used to wonder why anyone would pay to join a bike tour. Why not just download the route and ride on your own? But after I took a guided bike tour around southern Arizona with Backroads in 2019, I was hooked. I loved the camaraderie of the group and the luxury of...

　　Presented by the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport 　　 　　On the hunt for a big adventure? Look no further than the Lake Superior Circle Tour (LSCT). This legendary loop traces the shoreline of the largest body of freshwater on the continent — creating a road trip of epic proportions. 　　From dozens of waterfall hikes to breathtaking views of the lake via...

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　　Play Can you pack for 2 weeks in a travel backpack? We can! 　　In this video, well show you how to use packing cubes, tech pouches, toiletry bags, and more to help you pack the perfect travel capsule wardrobe in a 40L travel backpack. Its easy to travel light, and our packing tips will show you how to pack a...

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　　Extreme sports offer a possibility for transformation and connection — especially for the writers of Flow. A group of athletes came together for a new anthology celebrating the diverse paths that motivated them to pursue a life of adventure. Flow: Womens Counternarratives from Rivers, Rock, and Sky collects personal essays from women examining their connections to nature, their sports, and...