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Great Falls on the Potomac River is special, not just because it is a spectacular Class V rapid in a beautiful National Park, but because of its easy access and close proximity to Washington, D.C. Recently, Rafa Ortiz and a crew from Red Bull had a chance to experience this extraordinary place first-hand with the help local legend Jason Beakes and whitewater pioneer Tom McEwan. Jason Beakes drops The Spout rapid at Great Falls Park....

Paddlesports Retailer, the official trade show “for paddlers, by paddlers” celebrated its second year with a bang, wrapping up its successful 2018 move to Oklahoma City on Aug. 30. After the show’s inaugural run last summer in Madison, Wis., organizers selected a new location. The reasons included OKC’s world-class urban paddlesports venue on the Oklahoma River, highlighted by the $45.2 million Riversport Rapids Whitewater Center, as well as its Cox Convention Center in the heart of downtown, soon to be replaced by a new, even bigger 200,000-square-foot convention center slated to open in 2020....

Nowadays, most people are doing whatever they can to minimize (and ultimately eliminate) their carbon footprint on the planet. So it’s always great to hear about an initiative—big or small—that benefits the environment. And the folks at Patagonia just dropped a huge one on us. On Friday, Nov. 29, 2019 (Black Friday), the brand committed to matching any donations made through Patagonia Action Works (dollar for dollar, up to $10 million) through Dec....

Chips and dip are the ultimate party food. But most of the store-bought varieties are loaded with fat, calories, and even sugar. So the next time you’re throwing a shindig, make your own guilt-free version by using nonfat Greek yogurt (instead of sour cream) as a base. Nutrition (per serving) 116 calories; 7g protein; 9g carbs; 7g fat For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

Whoever said a taco had to be drowned in meat and cheese to taste delicious clearly hasn’t tried these vegan-friendly black bean tortillas. Pile these tortillas high with nutrient-rich veggies, protein-packed black beans, and a tangy dressing for the ultimate plant-based, Mexican-inspired dinner. Recipe and photo courtesy Kim-Julie Hansen of Brussels Vegan. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 2 servings Prep time 7 min....

Last year, 15-year-old Danny Glimco was tossing a baseball with a friend when he felt an intense tingling in his fingers. The young lefty pitcher from Western Springs, Illinois, was a rising star preparing to show off his stuff for college scouts, and the last thing he needed was an injury. Playing in two leagues, plus summer ball, meant he was suiting up for as many as 60 games a year, throwing thousands of pitches....

Back in 1983, before beginning production on The Karate Kid, the movie’s two young leads, Ralph Macchio and William Zabka, entered a five-week karate bootcamp with Tang Soo Do master black-belt Pat E. Johnson. Because their respective characters, Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, were students of different masters in the film, they trained separately with Johnson, learning slightly different styles. The 21 Best Sports Movies of All-Time Read article “Pat pushed me hard every single day to build up my skills,” Zabka told Men’s Journal during a Tribeca Film Festival event for the new YouTube Red reboot, Cobra Kai....

About the time when authorities were attempting to catch a crocodile that was believed responsible in the death of a woman, four men were photographed swimming inside a baited crocodile trap in the Mowbray River in Queensland, Australia. Authorities are searching for the men in the photos that also show them climbing on the trap. Another shows a man having closed the crocodile trap with three men inside as a practical joke....

A coveted bottle of bourbon never before available in the United States will finally be available at home this year. Blanton’s Gold is much beloved overseas, but Americans can only enjoy the high-proof cousin to Blanton’s Original while abroad at the moment. That changes this summer. Unlike the Original Single Barrel Blanton’s, which you likely know from its craft paper brown labels, Gold is bottled at a higher proof point. That means the same recipe, but 103 proof instead of the robust 93 enjoyed outside the U....

Former world-number-one Adam Scott will make his 18th Open Championship this week at Royal Birkdale. The Aussie is off to relatively slow start this year, with no wins and only a handful of worldwide top-10s. But a Claret Jug is number one with a bullet on Scott’s career bucket list, and drinking some Mouton Rothschild 1982 from its silver on Sunday would make this a golden year for the 37-year-old. We caught up with Scott at New York’s Chelsea Piers driving range after his missed cut at the US Open to talk about his form this season, the long arc of a career, and the burden of style....

Austrian alpinist David Lama recently became the first person to reach the summit of Lunag Ri – one of the highest unclimbed peaks in Nepal – and he did it alone. The 28-year-old’s first attempt was in 2015 when he and Conrad Anker had to turn back due to a tactical mistake – being just 985 feet from the summit. They tried again in 2016, when Anker suffered a heart attack at 6,000 feet (The 56-year-old recovered after surgery)....

Eating fish has long been touted as an easy way to get healthier. Thanks to fish’s powerful omega-3 fatty acids—which are linked to better heart health, less joint stiffness, and reduced depression risk—fish is an increasingly popular way to stay lean and healthy, especially among people who haven’t already eaten fish a lot. Studies have also shown that eating more fish (and more omega-3s) can help heal you after a heart attack, reduce the effects, and provide general anti-inflammatory action....

Renowned California brewery Firestone Walker’s Anniversary Ale is among the more anticipated beer releases on the craft beer calendar. Each year, they work with a group of local winemakers who break off into teams and create blends of other barrel-aged Firestone Walker beers released that year. After blending, everyone tastes them all, casts their vote for their favorite, and, eventually, a winner is named and then released as that year’s Anniversary Ale....

Patagonia has just launched their all-new 100-percent recycled Arbor Pack Collection. The updated collection features four packs including the Arbor Market Pack 15L, the Arbor Day Pack 20L, the Arbor Classic Pack 25L, and the Arbor Grande Pack 28L. The updated Arbor collection is made from 100-percent recycled materials, which reuses eight and a half plastic bottles per bag, and a solution dyeing process that saves half a gallon of water per bag and produces 96 percent less carbon dioxide than conventional dyeing methods....

With the nominees for 2020’s Golden Globe Awards announced, we’ve officially entered awards season. The Hollywood Foreign Press Association read off its nominees for the 77th annual Golden Globes. Leading a crowded pack, Netflix drama Marriage Story grabbed six nominations, including acting nods for Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson. The Irishman and Once Upon a Time…in Hollywood follow close behind with five noms each. Joker is up for four awards as the DC Comics picture hits awards season running....

“Nothing in nature is that even; man is the inventor of straight edges.” — Stephen King It’s only in the daylight when we see our waterway playgrounds with wonder and magic. Our favorite lakes offer us that nostalgic serenity we recall from our summers as youths. We look to the bends in wild rivers, leading us on to either the rumble of rapids or floating lazily in the sun. And who doesn’t love a day by the sea while watching those mighty waves crash against the shore?...

Say hello to the artists in residence for the 2018 Winter Games in PeyongChang. According to the New York Times, the International Olympic Committee has chosen four athletes, who share seven Olympic trips together: American biathlete Lanny Barnes, Greek-American distance runner Alexi Pappas, the British javelin thrower Roald Bradstock, and the Swiss fencer Jean-Blaise Evéquoz will not be competing in PeyongChang, but they will be creating in their respective artistic mediums....

Netflix’s newest thriller, Mute, is being hailed as a fever dream mash-up of Casablanca and Blade Runner 2049. Directed by Duncan Jones, the futuristic story follows a forbidden romance between Alexander Skarsgard’s Leo and Seyneb Saleh’s Naadirah. But perhaps the most enjoyable pair to watch onscreen are the odd characters played by Paul Rudd and Justin Theroux. The two play anarchic army field surgeons, Cactus Bill (Rudd) and Duck (Theroux), who even enjoy going on a bowling date while discussing work....

In our busy lives, it’s the new norm to always be on the look out for a quick, easy and healthy hack to add to our eating routine. And overnight oats has been in the spotlight lately, mainly because it checks all of those boxes. Oats are one of the healthiest breakfast options out there, and if you can just grab them and go, well, that’s just an added bonus. We’ve taken the classic overnight oats to the next level by fueling them with superfoods like protein-heavy chia seeds, energy and mood boosting maca powder, and antioxidant-charged goji berries and blueberries....

By keeping a stash of brown rice tortillas, flatbreads, or pitas in your freezer, you always have a ready-to-go base for your homemade pizzas. Just whip up your homemade pizza sauce and cashew cheese spread ahead of time, and your fresh pizzas can be ready in less than 10 minutes. Nutrition (2 pizzas) Calories: 700; Carbs: 116 grams; Protein: 20 grams; Fat: 19 grams; Omega-3: 1.48 grams; Fiber: 16 grams Recipe and photo courtesy of Kristi Keating, a contributing expert to Men’s Fitness and HUMANFITPROJECT....