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"To Be Frank" Celebrates Those Who Hold Surfer Communities Together
How One Man Became the Heart and Soul of a California Surf Micro-Community

The 11-minute short film explores the authentic and positive spirit of 73-year-old Frank Paine, a legend at the center of Hermosa Beach's surf scene

Op-Ed: Who Really Makes Money From Your Public Land Campsite Bookings?
Is a Private Corporation Getting Rich Off Your Public Land Campsite Fees?

Separating fact from fiction in the debates around fees, accessibility, and public/private partnerships on public lands

The Vans Duct Tape Celebrates Creativity & Surf Culture in Brazil
The Vans Duct Tape Invitational Celebrates Self Expression & Surf Culture in Brazil

Film photos from Rio De Janeiro's first Joel Tudor Duct Tape Invitational, where 32 of the world's best longboarders compete for the waves and style

Geodesic Dome Guide: From EPCOT to Everest, Hippie to Yuppie
How One Great Inventor Changed the World With a Geodesic Camping Tent

Utopian architecture to camping equipment, here's how Bucky Fuller's greatest design changed the world—and how you can build a dome of your own today

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Outdoor Sauna Guide: What You Need to Know Before Buying a Home Sauna
Home Sauna Guide: From History to How-To, and Which to Buy

A deep dive into the many different types of backyard and home saunas, how they work, and which ones are worth investing in

From Italy to Oslo: Hiking Across Europe to Test Amundsen Boots
From Italy to Oslo: Hiking Across Europe to Test Amundsen Boots

The incredible tale of how Norwegian gear maker Amundsen tested their new boots on a 12-day trek from the Italian Dolomites to Norwegian fjords

How to Build a DIY Hot Tub in Your Backyard: Step-by-Step Guide
A Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Building Your Own Backyard Hot Tub

Materials, tools, and clear and complete instructions on building your own off-grid wood fired hot tub for around $2,000

The 10 Best Film Cameras for Photographers at All Experience Levels
The 10 Best Film Cameras for Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Photographers

All you need to know about the most legendary, underrated, and rightly hyped 35mm and 120 medium format rangefinders, SLRs, and point & shoot cameras

Fly Fishing Gear Essentials: A Guide for Beginner & Seasoned Fishers
Fly Fishing Gear Essentials: A Guide for Beginners & Experienced Anglers Alike

From flies, rods, and reels to waders, vests, and even sunglasses, this handy guide will help fly fishers new & old navigate the sport

The 7 Best Hikes in Los Angeles, According to a Local
City of Summits: A 7-Trail Introduction to Hiking in Los Angeles

If you’re looking to trade pavement for dirt under your feet, there are plenty of options in and around the City of Angels—here's our top picks

Why Dogsledding Is the Best Way to See Minnesota's Boundary Waters
Exploring One of the Midwest's Vast Underrated Wilderness Areas by Dogsled

Tucked up against the Canadian border, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness comprises over a million acres and thousands of lakes and streams

Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Arizona Trail
Everything You Need to Know About Hiking the Arizona Trail

Extending from the Mexico border to Utah, the 800-mile Arizona National Scenic Trail is a challenge for any hiker—this guide should help that

Mitsubishi Delica Guide: Everything to Know About the Japanese 4x4 Van
Delica Guide: Everything You Need to Know About the Iconic Japanese 4x4 Van

Skip the Sprinter and trade in the Tacoma—these weird little import vans are a classic with adventure in its DNA

8 Design Trends We for 2023 to Spruce Up Your Home, Cabin, Van
8 Design Trends Making their Way into Our Homes, Cabins, and Hearts, in 2023

This year we're focusing on bold self-expression paired with cozy, tactile materials and textures–the perfect storm for cabin design

Women and the Wind: Crossing the Atlantic in a 50-Year-Old Catamaran
Women and The Wind: Sailing Across the Atlantic in a 50-Year-Old Catamaran

In 2022 three women crossed the Atlantic Ocean on a wooden catamaran to document plastic pollution and find adventure, here's how

What Is a Via Ferrata & the 9 Best Spots to Try it in the US
An Abridged Guide to the Via Ferrata & Where to Find a Course Near You

This fixed-route blend of rock climbing and hiking has origins in WWI and is experiencing a resurgence amongst adventurers of all ages

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