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Traversing La Playa Saladita’s scolding hot sand to make his way from the judges’ table to the announcers’ booth, Israel Preciado is all smiles, peace-signs, and shakas as he acknowledges the hoots and hollers that unfailingly follow the 38-year-old during the Mexi Log Fest. Sarah Lee The brainchild of Preciado, Mexi Log features art, music, and plenty of revelry to go along with the main event: a classic longboarding competition at one of North America’s premier left-hand point breaks....

After nearly a decade of playing Jon Snow on HBO’s worldwide smash hit Game of Thrones, actor Kit Harington is ready for his next adventure. Despite the sadness of having something as big and special as Thrones finishing up, Harington said he feels lucky it’s been such a smash success. ‘Game of Thrones’ Prequel: Everything You Need to Know About the New HBO Series Read article “I’ve felt very fortunate to even be in it, and now it’s coming to an end,” Harington told Men’s Journal....

On Thursday, after releasing a report detailing the conditions of Wilderness areas in Colorado’s Aspen Sopris Ranger District, officials with the United States Forest Service announced they would be introducing a reservation and fee system for campers in the popular Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness to limit human traffic in the area, per Fox 31. According to the report, the population boom in Colorado has negatively affected the upkeep of Maroon Bells-Snowmass Wilderness as unprecedented numbers of campers are flocking to the backcountry, many of whom fail to adhere to the Forest Service’s guidelines for wilderness exploration....

From slimming down for his role in Dallas Buyers Club to bulking up and shredding some waves for his upcoming film The Beach Bum, Men’s Journal October cover star Matthew McConaughey definitely knows how to break a sweat (and apparently has quite an arm). But you won’t find him in a gym—indoor workouts are just too tame for this adventurous Oscar winner. “There’s a lot of ways to be active outdoors,” McConaughey told Men’s Journal during our October cover shoot....

During the winter holiday, almost nothing tastes better than a helping of perfectly roasted butternut squash. The only thing that could possibly make this classic cold-weather side dish even more crave-worthy? Tossing in some nutty browned butter, fragrant sage, and a dash of sweet and tangy dried cranberries. Chef’s tip: The butternut squash can be cut up to six hours ahead of time, covered, and refrigerated. Recipe and photo courtesy of Ocean Spray....

For British chef Yotam Ottolenghi, the egg is the perfect finishing touch—the key to completing a dish that is “almost there”. One of his favorite egg dishes is the Tunisian staple shakshuka, which, with its chopped garlic, peppers, fiery harissa, and baked egg, he describes as “drama in the mouth”. Ottolenghi suggests this as an ideal brunch: “It’s a really informal dish—you can do all the work beforehand, then all you need is some crusty white bread to mop up the juices....

The cast-iron Dutch oven is an essential part of your winter cooking arsenal—the key to better-than-the-bistro braises, game-day chili, and bakery-worthy bread. Round Dutch Oven by Le Creuset If money’s no object, grab this French-made, enameled pot: It maintains heat for evenly cooked roasts and crusty breads, and sears without much sticking. We like the massive side handles, which are easy to grab with oven mitts. [5.5 qt, $350; lecreuset.com]...

If you’re out of ideas, or just out of time to shop, we found the perfect last-minute gift for any man or woman on your holiday list. It’s on sale for half off right now at Macy’s: the Crux 5.3-Quart Digital Air Fryer. Regularly $145, right now it’s just $72! Here’s the best part. At Macy’s, you can get FREE Standard Shipping (over $25) through midnight ET on Saturday, December 21!...

The mountains evoke images of lean, chiseled, hardy hunks who crunch couloirs for breakfast. After all, for many years, mountain air was considered an apt cure for any disease. Sure, you’ll be gulping up clean air by the lungful and these days, on any slopes, you’ll have a plethora of eye-candy, simply oozing swag. But beneath the snazzy garments, and perfectly primed Instagram shots, lies the (oft reeking) realities of riding....

Rick Bain, of Tampa, Florida, Matt Roy of Buffalo, New York, and Ryan Webb of Priest River, Idaho, paddled the Mississippi River source-to-sea, leaving on July 18, 2018 and reaching the balmy Gulf of Mexico on September 16, 2018. However, their journey began seven decades ago, well before they were born. For centuries, troops returned slowly from battlefields, by sail, horseback, and foot, slowly decompressing along the way. More recently, you can be on a battlefield one day and in your suburban home days later....

For most actors, landing the starring role in a big-budget film is a huge win and a big career boost. That’s definitely true for Shazam! star Zachary Levi, but donning his suit and cape on camera isn’t just an acting achievement—it’s a dream come true for a kid who grew up fantasizing about superheroes. Shazam is an especially appealing role for the Men’s Journal April cover star, who oozes boyish charm....

At times it feels like we live in a reactionary society. Our governing bodies typically operate by putting out fires instead of working to prevent problems or invest in a new vision, perhaps due to lack of funding and capacity, or the overwhelming number of problems they need to ‘fix’ before they can do something new. But across the nation, more local municipalities and NGOs are working together (along with other government entities) to take charge of their future....

We’ve covered some of the best beginner surf vacations, but for those who have caught the bug or simply want to improve, location is all-important. Intermediate surfers need good waves, but not ones that come with zealous crowds or skin-grazing coral. We’ve trawled the planet to find vacation spots that offer plenty of easy surf stoke, but also the option to test your comfort zone. Canggu, Bali Gentle, luscious and so hot right now: Up your game in Canggu, Bali....

Sean Danielson is a lucky man. After nearly three hours in the frigid waters of Chesapeake Bay, the kayak fisherman was hypothermic and barely conscious. The sun had just set, and if Lana Lohe hadn’t put her camera down at that instant and caught the unusual streak of green in the corner of her eye, then Sean Danielson would certainly have died that April evening. The mere fact that Lohe and her husband Robert passed that spot at that moment, after 18 days sailing from the Bahamas, was an extraordinary coincidence....

By Jeff Moag Dungeness Spit is a sliver of hard sand barely 100 yards wide and more than five miles long, sheltering a shallow bay on the northern edge of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. The wildlife sanctuary teems with birds and sea life, and the spit is home to the historic New Dungeness Lighthouse, built in 1857 and still operating today. The annual hike to the lighthouse had become a cherished tradition for the Mountain View Church of the Nazarene outing club, and in recent years some members of the group began kayaking to the lighthouse....

Alison Brie, the Golden Globe–nominated star of GLOW and this month’s revenge thriller Promising Young Woman, talks being a clown for hire and returning to her nudist roots. But first, the basics: Age: 37 Hometown: Los Angeles Top 5 Flowers to Buy for Your Sweetie: Ranunculus Hydrangeas Roses Lisianthus Daisies Betty Gilpin on Fixing Up a Farmhouse, Owning a Dog, and Wrestling on ‘GLOW’ Read article You have one season left playing a wrestler on GLOW....

Fishing was enjoyable, but when a massive shark materialized in the wavering depths, rising toward the stern, anglers aboard a small boat forgot all about the mackerel they had been catching. The unforgettable encounter occurred Sunday off Cape Cod, Mass., where Jeremy Ballantine and friends had been waiting for bites. The appearance of what they assumed was a great white shark was brief, but it was captured on video. “We were in a 22-foot boat, and the shark was the same length,” Ballantine told GrindTV....

If you’ve ever caught a glimpse of the whimsical natural formations at Upper Antelope Canyon in Arizona, then you know precisely why this place is a photographer’s paradise. With beautifully carved Navajo sandstone at every turn, the colors and composition draw hordes of photo enthusiasts every year. Shark Attack Survivor/Photographer Releases Custom Apparel With Vissla Read article Accessible only by guided tour, Upper Antelope Canyon has been a long-standing destination for Arizona visitors eager to capture the epic formations....

Over the years, Arnold Schwarzenegger has shown he’s no stranger to supporting environmental causes. Recently, he linked up with someone else who has been making headlines for many of those same causes, climate change activist Greta Thunberg. Just last week, the two met up and took a bike ride in Santa Monica, California. Patagonia Closes All Stores and Offices in Support of Global Climate Strike; Celebrities Like Chris Hemsworth Join March...

There’s no getting around the fact that aging leads to a gradual breakdown of our bodily systems—and, in turn, causes a host of annoying ailments like creaking joints, reduced lean muscle, and higher risk of chronic disease. One particularly irksome aspect of old age is the inevitable accumulation of fat around your waistline. You can keep it a bay for a long time with a healthy diet and lots of exercise, but eventually it will start to pooch out....