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Fifty-seven-year-old paddling enthusiast Cathy Mumford proves that when it comes to making a long journey happen, the best boat is the one you own and the right time is now. Mumford first caught our attention in 2010, when the mother of two from Colts Neck, NJ became the first woman to through-paddle the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. Paddling solo, she traversed the woods and waters of the northeastern states, from upstate New York to Maine, in a 9....

Patagonia has a history of fighting back against the Trump administration’s policies, especially when it comes to land management and the environment. The company shows no signs of stopping: Yesterday, Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario announced the outfitter would donate $10 million—the savings gained from Trump’s tax cuts, passed last year—to environmental groups, Bloomberg reports. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies “Instead of putting the money back into our business, we’re responding by putting $10 million back into the planet,” she wrote in a Linkedin post....

This delicious salad uses canned black beans to give you a boost of protein. If you’d like to up your intake even further, you can also add shredded chicken, canned tuna, or salmon. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 205; total fat: 11g; protein: 6g; carbohydrates: 26g Recipe and photo by Lisa Lotts of Garlic+Zest. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube! Makes 4 servings Prep time 15 min....

Potatoes have a bad reputation, but they’re actually packed with the antioxidant vitamin C, more potassium than a banana, and a boatload of energy-boosting B-vitamins. The trick is to bake them, rather than deep-fry them. (And if you’re really watching the calories, make two batches: one with the sauce brushed on, and one with it served on the side.) Nutrition Information (per serving) Calories: 180, Protein: 9 grams, Fat: 4 grams, Carbs: 34 grams, Sugar: 6 grams Recipe and photo courtesy of Potato Goodness...

These burgers are prepared in advance at home, and reheated at camp. The recipe makes 12 veggie burger patties, but sometimes I like to form smaller patties or sliders. It does take some effort, so I’ve included my favorite shortcut: instant brown rice. This saves 30 to 45 minutes of cooking time, yielding the same nutritional value and often better texture. The 10 Best Places to Get a Veggie Burger in America...

Robbie Bond is just your regular 10-year-old kid who is doing extraordinary things for national parks. The Honolulu youth has started Kids Speak for Parks where he’s asking for signatures as part of a petition to save the parks and monuments that have been threatened by the Trump administration. So far he’s collected over 2,000. Breaking: Trump Confirms That, Yes, He’s Shrinking Bears Ears Read article Bond was inspired to do something after he learned one of his favorite places in the whole world, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, was in danger....

One of the most popular layers for guys these days is the shirt jacket. Sometimes called a shirt-jac, often known as a shacket, it bridges the gap between a button-down shirt and a light jacket. They’re ideal for cooler months when it’s a bit chilly, but not bone-chillingly cold enough to crank up the heat or pull over a sweater. Right now, one of our favorite shirt jackets is on sale at Huckberry....

Cycling on open roads alongside distracted drivers is dangerous enough, even if you keep both hands on the bars. But staying connected—talking on the phone and listening to music—boosts your risk of a wreck. Sena aims to change that with the X1 Bluetooth Helmet. Using knowledge from its motorcycle communications systems, the company built smarts into a lightweight cycling lid, so you can keep your eyes on the road and ears open to traffic....

What’s your dream vacation? Would it involve fun waves, long rides and minimal crowds? If so, you may want to think about packing your bags for a trip to Peru. The country boasts one of the longest left-handers in the world at Chicama, in addition to countless other breaks dotting its coastline. Get a peak of the action with this dreamy clip of a paddler carving one of Peru’s finest waves....

Standup paddling on a flatwater lake is one of our favorite ways to connect with nature. It allows us to escape the hustle and bustle of urban sprawl and enjoy our natural environment in a peaceful, non-invasive manner. Or so we thought. According to research from the Swiss Ornithological Institute in Sempach, standup paddling may be more harmful to animals than we originally thought. The study found that SUP can disturb water birds up to 1....

If you’re looking to forge some major strength gains in your lower body, traditional weightlifting may not be the answer, according to research from Loughborough University. Instead, they say quick, explosive exercise is more effective. For the study, researchers pulled together 43 healthy men in their 20s who weren’t undergoing any type of physical training and hadn’t completed any lower-body strength training for 18 months. The participants were split into three groups: Group 1 (13 men): 40 1-second reps of explosive isometric (one leg at a time) knee extensions....

The Mediterranean diet is one of the best food plans, with its emphasis on fish, healthy fats, and fresh produce to keep weight in check and heart disease at bay. The major drawback is the diet falls way below calcium and dairy recommendations, offering one to two servings a day, rather than three. The Mediterranean Diet for Athletes Read article A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found adding at least three dairy servings to a Med diet may help lower cholesterol in eight weeks....

Want to surf and hit the waves this summer? There are some dogs that might be able to give you a few tips. The Endless Vacation: 15 Epic Surf Lodges Read article On August 4, over 30 dogs made their way to Linda Mar Beach in Northern California—with their owners, of course—to take part in the 2018 World Dog Surfing Championships. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...

When you think crazy, few activities hold a sanity-questioning candle to BASE jumping. Add a wingsuit flight to the mix? Perhaps some proximity flying near jagged rock spires? Well, that’s taking the definition to a whole new level. On Saturday, GoPro released a short-but-insane clip featuring two of its athletes, Marshall Miller and Jesse Hall, doing what they do best through the Italian Dolomites with the GoPro Bomb Squad. The footage is absolutely hair-raising....

Rolling out a new product, especially one that takes proof of an entirely new concept to the masses, is never going to be without its hiccups — and that’s a lesson John McCarthy has been learning over the past week. McCarthy is the head of product for Google’s Jacquard initiative, which introduced a much-touted $350 smart jacket with Levi’s in late September, and he’s heard one piece of feedback over and over since the launch: a complaint that you can’t wash the jacket too many times before it goes off kilter....

I’m a typically healthy guy who often hits the gym, but I’ll be frank: I like drinking with my friends on the weekends and occasionally overdo it. What’s the “healthiest” way to have a big night out and minimize the damage? Don’t lecture me.—Chad J., San Francisco, CA According to Jim White, R.D., spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, “Liquor is healthiest if served ‘alone,’”—that is, without sugary sodas or juices....

Sure, you want your bindings to look cool for #stylepoints, but what really matters is that they work and work correctly for you. Photo: Mattie Schuler Similar to choosing a snowboard, choosing bindings can be just as tricky. You want to make sure that you are getting the right binding for your style of riding, but one that also matches your comfort and responsiveness needs. Lesley Betts, the senior product manager for the hardgoods team at Burton, recommends matching your binding stiffness to that of your board....

This article was produced in partnership with Woodward Park City. This weekend, some of the biggest names in action sports united in Utah to mark the grand opening of Woodward’s expansive, new Park City facility. From icons who need no introduction, like Tony Hawk and Travis Pastrana, to recent Olympic gold medalists like Red Gerard and Joss Christensen, this ‘One Shot’ video captures both the outdoor ski and snowboard terrain parks and the sprawling indoor skate, bike, and trampoline parks for which Woodward is famous....

The National Park Service has four free entry days in 2018, and this Sunday is the last one of the year. In honor of Veterans Day, admission to every United States National Park will be free. So, this weekend is perfect time to pack your bags and get out there. Tunnel View at Yosemite National Park. Photo: Courtesy of Aniket Deole/Unsplash According to Atlas Obscura, the federal holiday marks 100 years since the end of World War I was officially declared on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month....

Brett Favre played in the NFL for 20 years. He did not miss a game for 19 of those years. On the last play of his career, he suffered a concussion. And now he’s concerned concerned enough about the long-term consequences that he’s doing something about it. What To Do If Your Kid Gets a Concussion During a Game Read article In an interview with Sports Illustrated Favre explained why he was funding research with pharmaceutical company Prevacus and their new concussion drug....