Im not a fan of cheaping out on tires. Like shoes and camping mattresses, the things that go between you and the ground are crucial to having a good time (and avoiding the bad ones). Ive also learned the hard way that brands youve never heard of can be far costlier than the premium ones, even if theyre cheaper at...

　　On May 29, 1954—just 23 days after Roger Bannister entered the history books as the world’s first sub-four-minute miler—a 21-year-old British woman named Diane Leather notched a similar milestone. At the Midland Counties championship meet in Birmingham, she ran 4:59.6 to become the first woman under five minutes. “Thank goodness that’s over,” she told reporters. “Now I can concentrate on...

　　Bill Lowens 2024 season brought nothing but turmoil, but he kicked 2025 off strong on Sunday, taking home his second career win in the first tournament of his 20th season. Last year, Lowen struggled on the Bassmaster Elite Series. When everything was said and done, he was in 84th place in the 2024 Angler of the Year points standings. 　　Known...

　　As a gearhead who mostly tests running shoes and apparel made for high-energy activities, I don’t often fire up about a sweater. But when I pulled on Paka’s  Original Sweater for the first time, I didn’t want to take it off. 　　I wore it while working at my desk. I wore it while walking my dog. I even ran about...

　　Dear Sundog: I’ve always been an environmentalist and lived as close to nature as possible. Years ago I was lucky enough to buy a parcel that borders on public land near a river. I’ve designed and built a dream house that allows me to feel like I’m a part of the natural surroundings. The house is not visible from the...

　　Luck comes in many forms, but for a father and son hiking in Utahs Snow Canyon on February 17, it came in the form of an abandoned backpack. Stuck overnight high up on a canyon ledge, Julian Hernandez and his 12-year-old son would have had a different outcome had it not been for someone elses misfortune, said Sergeant Jacob Paul with...

　　For the first time, the Indy Pass will offer current pass holders the chance to renew their passes for next season before they go on sale to the general public. Those who enroll in the new Easy Renew program will also save $50 off of next seasons purchase price. 　　The biggest inbound customer service requests at Indy revolve around the renewal...

　　Kawasaki is no stranger to producing all forms of internal combustion engines, powering anything from tiny 50cc dirt bikes for kids to massive 20-cylinder diesel marine engines larger than a bus. The NAV 4e is a distinct departure, solely powered by lithium-ion or lead-acid batteries. 　　Kawasaki labels the NAV 4e as a PTV, or personal transportation vehicle. It retains the...

　　It’s been several years since South Asian yoga practitioners opened a dialogue around what has become the status quo in yoga—its lack of color. 　　Although the numbers of those from traditionally marginalized communities who practice and teach yoga have been increasing, there remains considerable underrepresentation, particularly in the Black community. 　　According to Yoga Alliance’s recent survey published in November, Black...

　　For overlanders looking to maximize the INEOS Grenadier’s capabilities, the Silenus Roof Conversion by Alu-Cab offers a transformative solution. The Alu-Cab Silenus Roof Conversion turns the INEOS Grenadier into a fully integrated overland rig. 　　This aluminum pop-top camper seamlessly integrates with the Grenadier, turning it into a versatile home on wheels while preserving its rugged utility and off-road prowess. With...

　　No adventure compares to driving across the United States. I’ll never forget my first coast-to-coast drive. It was two friends and me, post college, in a beat-up Subaru loaded with everything I owned. We took the long way home, starting in the farmlands of Vermont and making out-of-the-way pitstops for hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, dining at legendary...

　　Wildlife officials in Montana are warning landowners and hunters after several elk calves in the Bitterroot Valley died from consuming a highly toxic ornamental plant. The Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife Parks confirmed that Japanese yew, a non-native shrub often used in landscaping, was the cause of death. 　　The incidents occurred in mid-February when officials were alerted to multiple dead...