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In the small towns along the coast of Guerrero, Mexico, traditional rooster fights have turned into ostentatious affairs with narcos from warring groups dropping in to wager up to 100,000 pesos on a single match. The government can't control the area, but at least the violence at these sporting events is constrained to the ring. For now.
Readers voted Richmond, Virginia, the nation's most livable river town. (No joke!) To find out why, Jon Billman paddles, runs, and snorkels for crabs in the former Confederate capital. Plus: the lowdown on nine other great river towns.
In the Napa Valley, Clif Bar CEOs Gary Erickson and Kit Crawford have built a wine-tasting room that doubles a a refuge for cyclists. To really understand the concept, I figured I had to join Erickson for a ride. I should have known better.
Fall is here, and the temps are dropping鈥攖ime to pick a fresh new adventure in the American Southwest
The key to a successful family vacation is to travel light, maximize adventure, and leave room for spontaneity. Ward off hunger by bringing wholesome and tasty snacks wherever you go. Good 鈥榥 Natural庐 bars are a high-protein, fiber-rich snack that will keep your energy up whether you plan to kayak the northeast or hike the Rockies.
Whitewater on Maine's Kennebec River, single-track in Vermont鈥攖hese are the Northeast's best-kept adventure secrets
Check out these ideas from Good 'n Natural庐 for how you can support local causes and help transform your environment into a cleaner, safer, and healthier place.
From paddling to biking to hiking, here are the top spots from Nova Scotia to the Northwest Territories
In the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada lies a huge stash of obscure singletrack. David Page learns some humility (and the value of a modern bike) on a ride with the trails' developers.
Summer is the season to embrace the sunlight, celebrate, and make a few hundred new friends
Nine Sonoma professionals model the season's top looks
Make the most of the warmer months with these weekend itineraries
Portable, delicious, and nutritious, Good 鈥榥 Natural庐 energy bars come in a variety of flavors and are made with organic, nutrient-packed ingredients that will keep you going all day long.
Professional snowboarder and Olympic athlete Seth Wescott shares his top five adventures for the off-season.
The rankest mountain roads for testing your cycling mettle
From weekend escapes for beginners to weeklong expeditions for seasoned pros, the best destinations on the continent for taking flight
La Ni帽a means a long, hard winter鈥攋ust how we like it. Take advantage by basing yourself at one of these nine 国产吃瓜黑料-approved adventure lodges.
Boulderer Thomasina Pidgeon attempts the Method one last time before heading south to continue her endless summer of climbing.
Big-mountain skier Ingrid Backstrom picks her 5 favorite places to ski
聽Winter comes to British Columbia. Is it too late for Kevin and Jeremy to ride the trail they spend the summer building?…
From farm shares to bike shares, these seven flashes of genius are reinventing a metropolis near you
国产吃瓜黑料 amenities make a lot of towns seem dreamy. What sets these 19 burgs apart is their nod to reality: affordable homes, solid job prospects, and vibrant nightlife. Start packing.
Go behind the scenes with photographer Chris Buck as he shoots Wells Tower's ill-conceived, possibly insane crossings of alligator-infested North Florida waters in an inner tube.
This year's Killer Value also happens to be one of the most versatile snowshoes.
Our Gear of the Year winner excels in any kind of snow conditions.
Tips to find the perfect pair for running, hiking, or mountaineering.
A retro鈥攁nd well-priced鈥攎odel that works well for casual winter outings.
Where do you end up when you want a community with incredible access to the outdoors, affordable homes, and solid jobs? Some very surprising places. Introducing the top 25 towns in America for cycling, paddling, running, surfing, skiing, and—because you might want everything—all of the above.
Looking for a domestic weekend escape with international flair? Pack a bag and head for Miami. The city has a rep for beaches, beautiful people, and wild nightlife, but that鈥檚 not all it has. Presenting the top five adventures in Miami. The Party Circuit: Like I said, there鈥檚…
We'll be rafting the Grand Canyon in August and the gear list includes a full rain suit. Any recommendations? Steve Charleston, SC
I seek wisdom from the experienced Gear Guy on winter clothing layering. I will be hiking up Mt. Washington in January and I am hoping I can beseech your advice on finding the best layering combination (starting with base-layer clothing suggestions to mid-layer clothing suggestion and finally the outer shell layer suggestion). Thank you, exulted Gear Guy! -Nathan St. Louis, MO
In an era of massive oil spills and increasing energy demands, why does river conservation still matter? Because free-flowing water is fun. Because it's good for the national chutzpah. And because, as these four comeback stories illustrate, saving rivers is more profitable than exploiting them.
My parents were reasonably earthy, but I’m convinced my passion for the outdoors came from Manito-wish, a Wisconsin summer camp that, like any real camp, includes a true wilderness trip. If you’re at all concerned that your child is becoming a thin-skinned lily-dipper, consider booting your beloved into the wild聴with…
In the range wars of the 21st century, the cattle rustler runs Ponzi schemes and the lawman drives an SUV. STEVEN RINELLA joins the new posse.
From fresh, tropical milkshakes to buffalo steaks the size of your head, we dug up the best chow near America鈥檚 national parks.
I’m going on a three-day backpacking trip in the Catskills in upstate New York this summer and need a pair of pants for the trip. Something light and breathable, yet tough for abrasion resistance on scrambles. I would also like a bit of water resistance, and a quick dry time if they do get wet. Lastly, I would like something that can pack small if I decide to also carry a pair of shorts with me.—SamWoodstock, NY
I’m working in Southeast Alaska (Juneau) again for the summer as a deckhand on a whale-watching tour boat. The rain jackets they gave us last year weren’t all that great, and I want to bring something that offers a little more protection. I work 8 to 16 hours at a time, sometimes it's raining the whole time. I like being able to move, but weight isn’t that big an issue. As a younger student I am also budget-conscious. What do you recommend?—JosephAustin, TX
After moving from Boulder, Colorado, to New York City, our boy was in desperate need of a new fitness plan. Then he discovered boxing—which worked great, until it came time to start getting hit.
Enough with the beer jokes—curling's quickly gaining on classic Olympic sports like skiing.
Short-track speed-skating gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno hasn’t changed his facial hair or bandanna in two Olympics. Help us give him a winning makeover. You can follow Ohno in Vancouver on Twitter.
The team at Serac 国产吃瓜黑料 Films brings you the best student videos from the 2009 Teva Games.
What type of apparel would you wear for backpacking to keep your burly legs warm in the Georgia and Tennessee mountains from November to March? Jason Calhoun, GA
Healthy. That's the word we kept coming back to. And we don't mean a fit or skinny population; we're talking about a city's cultural vibrancy, economic well-being, and overall quality of life. Presenting our picks for the 10 best cities in America, from Charlotte, North Carolina, to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Plus: Our 10 favorite small towns.
I'm going on a two-week backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon this summer, and I was wondering what kind of fabrics I would want to stick with as far as shorts and shirts go. The last thing I want is to be uncomfortable. Are there any fabrics that I should completely avoid? What would you recommend? Kristen Grant Park, IL
Yukon Quest champion Sebastian Schnuelle talks about eating vacuum-packed McNuggets, cooking for canines, and taking on Lance Mackey.
First I heard seals. Then coyotes. Then I opened my eyes to a full-frontal view of the Golden Gate Bridge. Such is life at Cavallo Point, a 46-building resort on a renovated army base in the Golden Gate National Parks that opened last July. The first hotel to start up…
Ah, Mexico. Land of hot sand, cheap beer, and a foolproof cure for seasonal affective disorder: endless adventure.
Out on the far edge of the Alaska frontier, a man can hide his sins. Robert Allen Hale鈥攁.k.a. Papa Pilgrim鈥攂ought a homestead outside the remote town of McCarthy where he imprisoned his family and conned the world with tales of a simpler life. But for the 15 children living the nightmare, the only choice was escape.
They may not have solved the mystery of his disappearance. They may not have been there when the wreckage was finally found. But goshdarnit, these Canadian adventure racers might just have invented a new sport in the process: extreme jogging for good.
Everest is shrinking—in status, at least. In the past few years, companies like Nepal Helicopter have been ferrying passengers to Base Camp, allowing well-heeled "climbers" to skip the slog up to 17,600 feet. Cheating? Perhaps. But there are times when a shortcut is worth a little shame. Consider these La-Z-Boy adventures.
Meet Jos茅, emblem of New York City's wildlife renaissance—and the Big Apple's newest Casanova
A peek under the living roof of San Francisco's newly rebuilt, half–billion–dollar monument to nature
It's about time: Look sharp—and get the job done—with a watch for any occasion
Summer in northern Vermont: long days, long trails, and not a single leaf peeper. Here's how to do it right.
Your town got you down? We鈥檝e got your escape plan. These 20 stars of America鈥檚 21st-century Renaissance are riding a wave of civic reinvention and fresh ideas.
Presenting our foolproof recipes for the perfect long, hot weekend: six classic road-trip itineraries, the country's best pit stops, and a lot of Willie Nelson. Just pick your route and roll.
The polls are closed and we’re off to the All Good festival this weekend to test our gear (and maybe have a little fun while we’re at it). The winners of the gear poll are:TENT: Big Agnes Pine Island 4SLEEPING BAG: REI Travel Sack…
The craziest way to spread the gospel about North Dakota's enormous, untapped wind power? Kite-ski the bastard.
Leave San Francisco behind on a three-day, 30-mile trek that starts just beyond the Golden Gate Bridge
Their fathers were titans. Their family defined conservation in the West. Now, with two Senate seats up for grabs, cousins Mark and Tom Udall have the chance to bring green leadership to Washington when it's needed most. Can the boys man up the way their dads did a generation ago?
The Super Bowl is without fail the most anticlimactic sporting event of the year. If you have tickets to the 2008 game, this February 3 in Glendale, Arizona, raise the stakes by arriving a week or two early. Park yourself 15 miles from the University of Phoenix Stadium at Sanctuary…