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When it comes to picturesque surfing destinations across the planet, it doesn’t get much more perfect than Noosa Heads in Queensland, Australia. Offering up emerald green water, beautiful rocky shoreline dotted with trees, and a perfect little roping right-hand point break, Noosa is the epitome of what longboard surfing is all about. Today (Feb. 21), the California-based Save The Waves Coalition hosted a dedication ceremony at Noosa National Park, officially declaring Noosa as the 10th World Surfing Reserve....

When Navy SEALs are on missions behind enemy lines, they need to survive in the wilderness with just the equipment on their backs. So when the cast of History’s SEAL-focused show SIX prepared for the series’ second season, they trekked for four days into the mountains of British Columbia. The group hiked over a mountain, camped out in snow-filled forests, built their own fires, and crossed rough-water rivers—all while lugging packs of heavy equipment....

Some guys embrace baldness like a badge of honor. In fact, for guys like The Rock, Jason Statham, and Vin Diesel, their hairless heads are a hallmark of their personas. But for some guys, balding is just plain dreadful. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies Well, new research, published in ACS Nano, may provide some comfort. Researchers believe they can regrow hair with a photostimulator. In the study, done on mice, scientists created a wearable device made of 900 red micro-light-emitting diodes....

As awesome as the rockstar lifestyle can be, every musician will tell you that staying fit on the road can be a real challenge. Between events like the Country Music Awards’ Country Music Festival, and back-to-back dates on his first-ever headlining tour, Brett Eldredge would have plenty of excuses for not staying in peak shape. Amazingly, though, he’ll tell you that he’s in some of the best shape of his life....

We paid Teeling Distillery a visit in Dublin, Ireland, to get the low down on mastering a classic cocktail: the whiskey sour. Teeling’s take—the Liberty Sour—is a light, easy-to-sip libation that can be enjoyed year round, not just summer, according to Chris Hayes, Teeling Distillery’S Brand Ambassador. Best of all, it’s easy to make on your own. Most of the ingredients are already in your fridge or on your bar cart....

Emmy-nominated actress Connie Britton, starring in the new Roger Ailes biopic, Bombshell, talks about saying no to karaoke and what it’s like when your college roommate runs for president. Ana de Armas on ‘Knives Out,’ Growing Up in Cuba, and Playing Marilyn Monroe Read article But first, the basics: Age: 52 Hometown: Lynchburg, Virginia Top 4 Southern Women My grandmama Lucy George Ann Richards Rosa Parks Wendy Davis You’re famous for playing southern women Tami Taylor on Friday Night Lights and Rayna Jaymes on Nashville, but you’re from Boston?...

This article originally appeared on Snowboarder.com and has been republished with permission. On Wednesday night in Burlington, Vermont, snowboarding pioneer and founder of Burton Snowboards Jake Burton Carpenter died due to complications from recurring cancer. According to an Instagram post from Burton, he passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. He was 65 years old. As reported by the Associated Press, Carpenter had sent out an email to his staff earlier this month stating, “You will not believe this, but my cancer has come back....

Whether to go with a hard SUP or an inflatable SUP is one of the first decisions to make when looking to buy a new standup paddleboard. But do a little research and consider your paddling needs, and the answer becomes clear. To help you come to a conclusion on what type of SUP makes sense for you, here’s a little insight on each board type – hard or inflatable – and where they work best....

Marshall Masayesva. Photo courtesy Adventures for Hopi. While he was growing up on the arid, remote Hopi Nation in northern Arizona, Marshall Masayesva never paddled a kayak or went backpacking. People who lived in his community spent a lot of time outdoors, but the term “recreation” was seldom uttered; Masayesva never thought of himself as an outdoors person. That began to change after high school when Masayesva’s sister encouraged him to get a job in the conservation field....

Words by Rebecca Parsons What is the number one thing you wish you could do more? Travel. What’s holding you back? Money. Does this sound all too familiar? We get it. Between flights, accommodations and checking boards you can easily spend a small fortune on a one week getaway. Although traveling is traditionally expensive, it doesn’t have to be. With a little know-how and planning ahead, you can easily visit the far corners of the globe without breaking the bank....

The crisp nights in Joshua Tree National Park provide a night sky speckled with so many stars it’s difficult to look away. The sunrise bounces golden light on the prickly leaves of the abundant Joshua Trees on cool mornings. Stunning rock formations litter the sandy desert terrain. JTNP covers an area of more than 792,000 acres, almost 85 percent of which is managed as wilderness. It’s a backpacker’s dream with its mild winter climate....

You’d be hard pressed to find a more fascinating designer of surfcraft today than Mr. Ryan Burch. His board concepts are steeped in tradition, with many of his craft loosely based on classic fish theories. But when you toss in parabolic rails and asymmetrical outlines, you end up with something that’s uniquely futuristic – and uniquely Burch. It would be easy to dismiss the ideas as fringe if it weren’t for the fact that Burch makes them look incredibly fun, which is why he’s almost single-handedly revived interest in asymm concepts first pioneered by San Diego’s Karl Ekstrom decades ago....

These pan-fried falafel balls only use 2 Tbsp of oil to achieve a crispy, savory flavor you’ll crave. Serve with a chopped salad or stuff in a whole wheat pita with yogurt sauce for a deliciously balanced meal. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 190; total fat: 7g; saturated fat: 1g; protein: 9g; carbohydrates: 23g; sugar: 4g; fiber: 6g; cholesterol: 1mg; sodium: 628mg Recipe and photo by Dixya Bhattarai, R.D. of Food, Pleasure, and Health....

CBD and Exercise No question about it, CBD is the wellness product of the moment. Scientists are researching how CBD may be effective in supporting the body’s natural regulation of exercise-induced inflammation. CBD also is being studied for its potential benefits on occasional sleeplessness and anxiety. The Scoop on CBD Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally-occurring compound in the Cannabis sativa plant that may support the body’s natural regulation for feeling relaxed and calm....

Scott Eastwood knows his way around cars. The actor has long been interested in cars, and his movie roles over the years have shown that with appearances in the Fast & Furious franchise, the car heist movie Overdrive, and his upcoming Guy Ritchie-directed movie Cash Truck, which also stars Jason Statham. What You Need to Know About Scott Eastwood’s New Made Here Collection Read article “Guy Ritchie. The man. The myth....

One of the most popular pass times is trying to get into shape when the New Year starts. The gyms are gonna get packed to the gills with people trying to live up to their New Year’s resolutions. People trying to start a new diet. Do you want to jump on this train? Well, you can make life a lot easier for yourself by joining Keto Club at lifestyle site Ketogenic....

Men have gained notoriety for suffering from what’s become known as the “man cold” or “man flu”. It’s so prevalent that even legitimate dictionaries have defined it. Take the venerable Oxford English Dictionary, for example: It defines the man flu as a “cold or similar minor ailment as experienced by a man who is regarded as exaggerating the severity of the symptoms”. Any woman would tell you that’s a pretty spot-on definition, but most men insist that their colds are downright horrible and warrant every complaint....

If you’ve ever wondered why iconic paddlers often speak romantically of their time spent solo, it might not be those moments of mirrored lakes and moonlit fires that have them spellbound. The subtle truths of going alone on the land are riddled in opportunities to experience heightened senses as they relate to personal accountability. We spend time testing our strengths and we learn to adapt our weaknesses; when we are alone, our shortcomings are prudent reminders of lessons we need receive....

This Is Why Eating Healthy Is Hard (Time Travel Dietician) from Funny Or Die The folks over at Funny Or Die have a video that has that just nails the ever-changing advice coming from nutritional scientists and health magazines — guilty — over the years. In the video, a time-traveling dietician visits a man at breakfast in 1975 to give him advice from the future. The traveler’s recommendations change at a rapid-fire pace as he moves forward in the years, presumably starting in the early ’90s....

If you happen to be in the market for a vintage Rolex — and we see no reason why you wouldn’t be — you’ll want to head over to Gilt.com today, where they have an impressive collection of old Datejusts and Oysterdates, along with a handful of dive watches like the Sub or Explorer II, available at a deep discount. If we had to choose one? We’d go for this stainless steel, 36mm certified Superlative Chronometer Datejust on NATO....