Traveling itself is believed to help boost longevity, but what if your next getaway had even more long-term benefits? 　　Picture a reboot that’s good for you. We’re not talking about rigid health camps—we all deserve to enjoy our hard-earned vacations, after all—but rather, trips to beautiful places where mindfulness, wellness, community, and longevity are top priorities. 　　Looking for more great...

　　I am all about counting ounces when it comes to sleeping bags and hiking boots, but I get a little wary when knife brands start trimming fat off their knives. Sure, there are plenty of reliable knives out there that come in at 3 ounces or under. However, a growing amount of these lightweight knives are only rated for light-duty...

　　When I first started dating my boyfriend, he mentioned that he had a group of friends who went “camping” every month to practice skills for the future. I asked for more details and he said that they practice orienteering, tracking, and survival skills like that. He’s a really sweet, caring guy and nothing seemed like a red flag. Actually, my...

　　Xero Shoes: Up to 50% Off 　　 　　(Photos/Xero Shoes) You can buy one of GearJunkies favorite winter hiking boots for half off this weekend, thanks to a winter sale from Xero Shoes running through Monday, Jan. 13. That means many of the brands footwear will sell at steep discounts this weekend. 　　But wed remiss not to point you toward the...

　　The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), the international governing body for competitive cycling, is known for incredibly overbearing, sometimes downright wacky rules. And every year, committees at the UCI develop a litany of amendments to the overwhelming number of regulations. But a 2025 change seems to do nothing but take fun out of winning. 　　Many UCI amendments are certainly warranted. One...

　　Diesel fumes. Cyanide. Falling dirt, laced with coal. Mysterious flecks of neon plastic. 　　These are a few of the things you might accidentally inhale while climbing Utah’s Pricecicle, a 60-foot pillar right off Highway 6. 　　If you like your ice like I like my martinis, then the Pricecicle will not disappoint. Is this the greatest dirtcicle in the West? 　　There...

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　　With production starting soon and first deliveries expected this spring, the Pebble Flow looks to shake up the camper trailer market this year. The Flow camper is fully electric, includes loads of solar and regenerative braking, and can be optioned with a dual-motor propulsion system that not only extends travel range, but also makes the trailer able to automatically hitch...

　　Seasonal reading—that’s my boring-but-apt term for enriching the mood and meaning of a certain time of year with the addition of a certain text. Each April, I reach for the “Spring” chapter in Walden. Every July, I take a lap in E.B. White’s “Once More to the Lake.” And in November, when the brown ground freezes and the weatherman predicts...

　　Known for its extensive coastline spanning more than 8,000 miles, Nova Scotiahas a rich maritime history. Halifax, the provinces capital and largest city, is situated on one of the deepest natural harbors in the world that remains ice-free in winter months. This year-round accessibility shaped Halifax into a crucial port and one of North Americas most historically abundant harbor cities....

　　Editor’s Note: We first published this story in January 2019 in the wake of the Camp Fire, the deadliest in California history. With the Palisades, Sunset, and Eaton Fires now raging across the Los Angeles area—and discussion about the role that U.S. forest policy might have played in creating the conditions for them following in their wake—we feel it’s as...

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