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When you picture the quintessential island escape—marked by cerulean waters, golden swatches of sand, and swaying coconut trees that stretch up into the clouds—there’s a solid chance you’re envisioning Maui’s idyllic shores. But don’t get caught in the trap of thinking it’s nothing more than a beach getaway. For generations, Maui has lured curious travelers from all walks of life, ranging from love-struck honeymooners to action-seeking daredevils and beyond. This little slice of paradise is defined by its technicolor natural wonders, where lush valleys and wild jungles converge with sleepy oceanfront towns and bustling tourist-laden epicenters....

Winter is coming, and Noah Syndergaard is ready for it. The New York Mets pitcher has been out of action for most of the 2017 season with a torn lat muscle, and while he’s very much anticipating getting back on the mound, the injury has had at least one benefit: Syndergaard’s been able to catch up on his favorite TV show, Game of Thrones. “I’ve been watching the series over again because my girlfriend’s never seen it,” Syndergaard told Men’s Journal....

Fred Rogers had gall. He wasn’t an inked-up war hero, contrary to a popular urban legend. But a stirring new documentary, Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, makes clear that the cardigan-clad ordained minister used his long-running children’s program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, to radically yet discreetly champion for good, and address life’s weightiest issues. 11 Must-see Adventure Documentaries Read article In a scene from 1969, Rogers invites a black policeman to soak his feet with him in a kiddie pool, while offscreen the nation’s public swimming areas remained a hotbed of racial unrest....

Plastic pollution is a growing problem that’s causing serious harm to waterways around the world. From the Great Pacific Garbage Patch to countless rivers littered with bottles and wrappers, the problem is only getting worse. In the UK, one group of standup paddlers decided they were going to do their part to raise awareness about this epidemic. Led by Beth Staley, they made a short film, Paddle Pickers, to document their efforts and showcase the impact plastic is having on their local waterways....

Kentucky is to bourbon as squats are to legs day. They just make sense. It helps that Kentucky is the birthplace of Bourbon, cranking out about 95% of the world’s supply, according to the Kentucky Distillers Association. To amp up the perfect pairing, this cocktail features muddled strawberries, lemon juice, and a dash of simple syrup. Top it with ginger beer for a little fizz, and you’ve got yourself the ultimate boozy beverage—perfect for any summer cookout....

You can easily shave off about five minutes of prep time by whipping up the dressing in advance. The rest you can quickly toss together to get a whopping 31g of protein and a healthy dose of fiber. Nutrition (per salad, with 1Tbsp dressing) Calories: 280; total fat: 13g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 31g; carbohydrates: 14g; sugar: 7g; fiber: 6g; cholesterol: 95mg; sodium: 800mg Recipe and photo by Lauren Harris-Pincus, M....

Getting older can be a trip. There will be days where it feels like nothing has changed. But then there are days where slightly less sleep has been achieved and the entire next day can be a trudge through an unending nightmare. Just too much fog on the brain. It can become really unbearable. Thrown in tandem with having to go to work most days, which is going to tax the brain, it is only going to happen more and more....

Mel Wygal radiates joy. No matter if she’s surfing or working, this woman always has a smile on her face. A happy and energetic child, Wygal expelled her energy by dancing around her family’s home in Greshman, Oregon. Sensing the budding of a lifelong passion, Wygal’s parents enrolled her in ballet at age five. Sure enough, this lead to opportunities in professional productions and ultimately to cheerleading in her teens. Although she was born on Oahu, it took twenty-six years for Wygal to discover the thrill of dancing on waves....

Bastidas before a shorebreak that most dutifully avoid. Photo: @sa_rips Before I ever saw surf photographer Maria Fernanda Bastidas‘ work, I saw her process. Standing behind the barricade of Kamehameha Highway as it ascends and overlooks Waimea Bay, I had just watched two-time world champion Tom Carroll walk up the road carrying the pieces of his big-wave gun, snapped in half by waves with 20-foot-plus faces. When I turned back toward the beach, out of the punishing Waimea Bay shorebreak emerged a woman with fins and a bodyboard … and a camera housing....

Ken Weeks owned a 900-square-foot apartment in Manhattan’s Alphabet City in 1999, but he was ready to party like it was 1799. Weeks worked at the Metropolitan Opera, which specializes in spectacle, as a scenic artist and designer, but he had a growing hankering to build a birchbark canoe. One of the Met’s singers said, “There’s a place in Brooklin, Maine called Wooden Boat. They’ll teach you how to build your canoe....

If Kai Lenny didn’t already have enough going on–charging Jaws, foiling across Hawaiian channels, kitesurfing, standup paddling and much more–now the Maui waterman has taken to vloging. You know, like a video of yourself doing everyday stuff. Of course, what’s everyday stuff for Kai Lenny is a little different than our normal routine. So tag along with Kai Lenny and see what a day in the life of a world-class waterman is like....

Forget stuffy, gleaming white kicks. These tennis shoes are technical enough for the court but sensible enough to knock around in after. Consider them your do-everything trainer this summer. The Top Exercises for Tennis Players Read article Reebok Unphased Pro The styling screams mid-’80s, but these retro sneakers have a suede upper and a rubber outsole that grips well on any surface. It doesn’t hurt that they come in under $100 either....

It seems like everyone these days has headphones. So chances are your lady uses headphones too, be it on the commute to work, while she’s working out, or just hanging around the house. Chances are also good she doesn’t have a pair as good as the Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. Bose makes some of the best headphones on the market. Most other brands just can not stand up to the quality of products like the Bose QuietComfort 35 II Wireless Bluetooth Headphones....

The holidays are upon us and that means the cold season is here. And it isn’t just cold. It can be very wet too, with freezing rain and snowstorms aplenty. If you wanna make the season a little more bearable for a loved one in your life, you can pick them up the Sorel Cheyanne II boots at Huckberry. They will make a great gift. How can the Sorel Cheyanne II boots keep make this upcoming cold season a little more bearable?...

Actor Jared Leto is out for blood in the first trailer for Morbius. The Oscar-winning star is playing the classic Spider-Man antihero Michael Morbius in the new film, which tells the origin story of how the scientist gets transformed into super-powered vampire-like monster. What’s Jared Leto Doing with Alex Honnold and Jimmy Chin? Read article While classically a villain for Spider-Man, over the years Morbius has been portrayed as more of an anti-hero in the comics, which is how it looks like things will be in the new film....

Bourbon lovers take note: Westland Distillery’s newest Garryana oak release may be the bottle that moves you into American single malts. It’s just that good. As one of the best west coast distillers operating today, Westland has gotten a lot of attention, particularly for its Native Oak series. Last year we covered the second edition of Garryana, named for a specific species of oak native to the Pacific Northwest, which is used to age and finish elements of the Garryana single malt whiskey....

Cooking with a fuel canister is easy, properly disposing of them is less so. Photo: MSR More and more campers are turning to the gas-canister stove because pressurized isobutane fuel can be cleaner, lighter, and more convenient than messing with liquid fuel. But without a universal recycling system for the steel cylinders, way too many fuel cells are ending up in the landfill. Some progressive mixed-metal curbside programs already take camping canisters, but the canisters must be fully empty and broken down properly, or they get rejected and sent straight to the landfill....

For many travelers, the idea of escaping to an idyllic island setting is the perfect getaway. It represents the right recipe for rest and relaxation: the warm sun radiating off a white-sand beach tuned to lapping waves that lull weary bodies to sleep, cool drinks in hand. For many adventurers, however, more than a day or two spent horizontal quickly yields to serious cabin fever, even if on a beach. To scratch that restless itch, many will opt for a well-known thrill-seeking destination like New Zealand or the surf-friendly islands of the South Pacific....

Going on adventures with your furry best friend is one of the most fun things you can do in life. But since our four-legged pals depend on us to keep them safe, it is always good to have the necessities. Jennifer Coulter with her SAR dog Pika. Photo: Courtesy of Jennifer Coulter We sat down with search and rescue dog handler Jennifer Coulter who spends most of her time in the backcountry with K-9s....

A first listen to the Apple HomePod, the much anticipated smart speaker first announced in October 2017, confirms that it was worth the wait. The tech giant made the speakers available for preorder on January 26, and they’ll start shipping and appearing in Apple stores on February 9. Everything You Need to Get Movie Theater Sound at Home Read article So what can customers expect when they finally arrive? The Homepod stands at just under 7 inches tall, making its footprint smaller than the Google Home Max and more or less in line with the size of the Sonos One, its two main competitors....