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Whether you want to stand out or blend in, there’s a hue for everyone in the Z/Chromatic Collection. I’ll be transparent – this was my first time wearing “adventure sandals.” I’m not sure that’s what the category is officially called, but the name seems apt for rugged, durable footwear that lets my toes breathe, lets me navigate waterways, lakes, rivers and the sea without having to rotate footwear, and gets me that coveted Chaco tanline....

Fitness star Paige Hathaway may not have taken the traditional route to fitness stardom, but she pretty much paved the way to the top when it comes to being a fitness influencer. She’s amassed an Instagram following of 4 million and more than 5.5 million likes on Facebook, putting her in a spot where many want to be nowadays. It’s becoming increasingly difficult to stand out among other aspiring influencers, so we picked Hathaway’s brain for some tips and tricks in a one-on-one interview....

Fresh fruits and veggies are a must if you don’t want to jeopardize your fitness gains over the summer by eating too much barbecue and potato salad. Enjoying fresh, quality foods when they are at their peak for nutrition is among the most nurturing things you can do for yourself and others. Start your day with this healthy fruit-based breakfast to keep yourself from filling up on the bad stuff. And remember, whether you’re enjoying breakfast with vegans or omnivores, almost everyone enjoys a festive fruit salad....

Finding time to get to the gym and get a good workout in can be more challenging than your workout itself. “It’s why more and more people are turning to working out at home, rather than the gym,” says Michael Morelli, C.P.T., founder of Morellifit. “But working out at home is not without its own set of challenges.” No matter what your situation (you’re a freelancer that works from home, you’re a stay-at-home dad), if home is the best place for you to work out, don’t sweat the small stuff—like fitting a routine into your schedule, figuring out what the heck to do, and getting motivated to sweat in the first place....

Let’s be up front: Everyone is insecure to a certain degree. Even the guys who seem like they’ve got it all figured out—the ones with six-pack abs and a great head of hair—take the occasional hit to their ego. They have fears and trepidations and occasional crippling anxiety, even if they don’t show it. But this story isn’t about appearing confident. It’s about addressing your uncertainties and finding solutions to the things guys are insecure about....

A family from Nova Scotia visiting Banff National Park was hoping to see a grizzly bear, but when they did, they certainly didn’t expect to see the foolish behavior of other tourists. Mark Sawlor was driving with his family on the TransCanada Highway between Banff and Lake Louise last Wednesday when they noticed cars pulled over to the side of the road. Then they saw the grizzly bear. “The bear was amazing; we wanted to see a bear in exactly those conditions, like just on the side the road, behind a fence, [from] in a car, you know, not on a trail or something,” Sawlor told Global News....

On Tuesday, the “peer-to-peer” car sharing service, Turo, announced that it has partnered with photographer, alpinist and filmmaker Jimmy Chin. Outdoor enthusiasts can now rent the fully retrofitted Chevy 2012 AWD Express Van that Chin lived out of while filming his Oscar-award-winning documentary “Free Solo.” Courtesy of Turo If you’re looking for a proper adventure rig to try out vanlife before diving into it full-time, services like Turo are the perfect solution – and a van like Chin’s is the ultimate vehicle for you to test the waters....

“Certain it is, the place still continues under the sway of some witching power, that holds a spell over the minds of the good people, causing them to walk in a continual reverie. They are given to all kinds of marvelous beliefs, are subject to trances and visions, and frequently see strange sights, and hear music and voices in the air.” – Washington Irving By the light of the day, all lakes both large and small provide a vision of tranquility....

Cuba might seem like a world away from the United States, but in fact it’s only 113 miles from Key West to Havana across the Straits of Florida. Thousands of Cubans have attempted this treacherous paddle in search of a better way of life in America since President John F. Kennedy placed embargoes upon the country of Cuba in 1962. Many have lost lives en route, or were simply captured by the Coast Guard and sent back to a land with little to no economic opportunities....

What was once a fringe diet has become mainstream, with the list of vegans now including not just celebrities, like Peter Dinklage, Alec Baldwin, and Beyoncé, but also some of the world’s most successful athletes, including CrossFit Games competitors, the world’s no. 1 ranked tennis player, and a UFC champion. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies To persuade more people to embrace a plant-based diet, Veganuary launched five years ago in the UK....

Basil Hayden’s Bourbon has partnered with Austin-based field guide publisher Wildsam for a limited edition series of informational whiskey bottles. Here’s the Difference Between Bourbon and Whiskey Read article The Points of Interest edition of the Kentucky bourbon is a new (and one-off, for now) release that pairs bourbon with exploration by adding a series of ”conversation guides,” as the brand puts it, to the packaging. Courtesy image The modest field guides include a diverse mixture of facts and trivia, on everything from cocktails to local history and architecture....

Michael Cammarata isn’t like most businessmen. He found great success at a remarkably young age. He made his first $1 million at the ripe age of 13. By 20, he’d made $100 million. “It started as a kid,” Cammarata tells Men’s Journal. “I started playing StarCraft and computer games, and it progressed into joining a gaming group… not really knowing it would be a career. I made my own web-hosting company, and it became very successful....

Intimidated by squash? You’re not alone, but it’s time to change that. Ditch your nerves at the cutting board and make this autumnal dish that’s flecked with a tangy harissa dressing, feta, mint, olives, and scallions. 10 Muscle-building Recipes to Try This Fall Read article “One of my favorite fall vegetables is delicata squash. Their small size and tender skin make them very easy to work with, no need to peel,” says Executive Chef Althea Potter of Oui!...

It’s about this time of year that anglers in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast start prepping for the season. And fishing writer/personality, Nick Honachefsky, of Lavallette, New Jersey, has been running on all cylinders. Honachefsky is a contributor to Saltwater Sportsman, Guy Harvey Magazine, Outdoor Life, The Fisherman, On the Water Magazine and was a host of “Hookin’ up with Nick and Mariko” on the World Fishing Network. Last autumn, Honchefsky hooked up with Dark Fall Productions’ Alex DePhillipo and Andrew Gesler....

The Hotel Terme Millepini in Italy is a world-renowned four-star hotel. While most hotels offer fancy pools for guests, the Hotel Terme Millepini simply offers guests the world’s deepest pool. The Y-40 was opened in 2014 and is named for its depth of 40-meters (131 feet). The pool looks like it came straight out of a movie like “The Abyss” and appears to be quite intimidating. But for one of the world’s best freedivers like Guillaume Néry, the Y-40 is merely an underwater playground....

Oru – the brand that brought you the first foldable kayak back in 2012 – recently announced that they will be shipping their latest and greatest offering to the kayak world early next month: the world’s first tandem origami kayak, The Haven. The Haven was developed to cater to the needs of couples, families and even solo kayakers who need to haul a lot of gear. It’s 31 inches wide and 20-percent larger than the other Oru kayaks, but when folded, is only a few inches larger than the other models....

Thank serendipity for artificial snow. In the 1940s, Canadian researchers were studying the way ice forms on jet engines when they decided to spray water through one in a refrigerated wind tunnel. The result was an indoor snow squall, which gave ski fanatics on hand an idea: man-made powder. Soon after, snowmaking machines began popping up in New England. These days, nearly every resort on the planet relies on artificial snow to boost its base depth—or allow skiing outright....

At first glance, curling looks like it could have been invented by a bunch of drunk shuffleboard fans who got bored while ice fishing out on Lake Minnetonka. One person chucks a 40-lb hunk of granite down a sheet of ice while two others push brooms in front of it, trying to make that ice just slippery enough for that hunk of granite to land on a bullseye—or knock the other team’s stones out of play....

The start of a new year is always a great time for a resolution. Everyone’s got the itch to make a change for the better, and positivity is in the air. To kick-start your weight-loss journey, we tapped NYC-based strength coach Sam Akinrinade, USAW-I, for his best tips on goal-setting, short-term planning, and how to keep the pounds off for good. I’ve tried losing weight before but got discouraged because I couldn’t progress....

Whether you’re bored at home or strapped for cash, cutting your own hair can be tempting. Desperate times call for desperate measures, right? But put those Fiskars scissors down, sir, and take pause. Unless you’re going for a full, uniform buzz cut, then we highly advise against cutting your own hair into something stylish. Remember bowl cuts? That’s exactly what happens when people are left to their own devices. Yes, you can strategically snip it here and there to keep everything trim—and we’re going to offer you tips for exactly that—but please don’t undermine the professionals....