Flyfishing from a kayak can be a daunting task. The thought of line unraveled on deck of the kayak, tangled in your pedals, wrapped around your feet, and snagged on every cragged edge is enough to force some folks to ditch the effort altogether. But with the proper preparation, the risk is worth the reward. These four tips help you make the most out of your next kayak flyfishing session....
Two great Kentucky bourbons are back this month: Knob Creek makes its triumphant return to a 9-year age statement, and it will release a new batch of Knob Creek 12-Year Bourbon. The two new releases are a good sign for bourbon supply—though the 12-year is a new product released last year, the 9-Year bourbon was discontinued nearly half a decade ago, with no word on if or when it would ever return....
Although most visitors to America’s national parks come to enjoy the natural beauty of the parks themselves, their visit doesn’t begin and end at the park entrance. They’re also likely to pass through one of the countless towns and cities that surround the parks, and those visits can be a boon for the local economy. From spending money on hotels to shopping for provisions and more, visitors to America’s national parks are big spenders outside the parks’ borders....
With Game of Thrones not coming back until 2019 and Westworld’s second season coming to close, it’s the perfect time to pick up something new that you haven’t seen. And there’s plenty to watch on Netflix in July. This month brings some classic comedies, new seasons of anticipated TV shows, and of course, a bunch of Netflix originals. Here are a few great picks to check out, plus everything else hitting the streaming service....
“Although intact tropical forests remain major stores of carbon and are key centres of biodiversity,” the authors write, “their ability to sequester additional carbon in trees is waning.” Lewis Pugh Swam Under the Antarctic Ice Sheet to Highlight the Effects of Climate Change Read article That’s very bad news for us. According to the study, tropical forests across the globe act as “carbon sinks” and account for fully half of all the carbon stored in vegetation....
Who says you can’t make stew when it’s warm outside? Here, check out this delicious recipe for spring vegetable stew you’ll want to make all year long. Make it: Flavorful Meat alternatives like tofu, tempeh, and cauliflower may be bland, but they’re masters at picking up seasonings. Don’t be afraid to experiment with exotic ingredients. When possible, buy whole spices and grind at home for maximum freshness. Recipe adapted from THE INDIAN VEGETARIAN COOKBOOK...
Here’s proof that not all green drinks have a taste—or texture—that resembles dirt. This smoothie, from The Fresh Energy Cookbook: Detox Recipes to Supercharge Your Life, by Natalia Rose and Doris Choi, gets its creamy texture from banana and avocado. Full of monounsaturated fat and omega-3 fatty acids, avocados help the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, like A, D, and E, making the Green Machine a true power drink. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...
“These brussel sprouts are the best thing on the table!” is not a remark you’ve likely heard at dinner lately. And yet that’s the comment you’ll get if you present guests with a massive spread of food—yes, they’re that good. The creator of these delicious masterpieces? Executive Chef Brad Warner of Bodega Negra at Dream Downtown in New York City. Situated on an unassuming block, the underground den offers an array of sumptuous Mexican dishes—like soft shell crab tacos and a churro sundae....
This fresh, healthy, and nutritious salad is easy to prepare and tote to work. Choose whichever type of noodles suits your fancy like rice or soba noodles, or a specialty noodle found at your local health food store. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 389; Total Fat: 7 grams; Saturated Fat: 1 gram; Protein: 25 grams; Carbohydrates: 55 grams; Sugars: 2 grams; Fiber: 4 grams; Cholesterol: 62 milligrams; Sodium: 370 milligrams Recipe and photo courtesy Joana Oliveira of My Gut Feeling....
Tucked away in the northern section of the French Alps lies a turquoise-colored lake so scenic, it is shared by two countries–France and Switzerland. Lake Geneva is as beautiful as any lake you’ll find in Europe and one that needs to be high on your SUP bucket list. While its 225 square miles of beautiful natural scenery will draw you in, its rich history and medieval castles will fascinate you. SUP meets history in this video featuring expeditionary paddler Bart de Zwart exploring the Chateau de Chillon....
About a year ago, SURFER and Volcom partnered up to produce a feature film on the Maui native, Dusty Payne. The direction of this film took an unexpected turn when Dusty suffered a life-threatening injury at Pipeline on January 8th, 2018. Payne is the type of guy who is every surfer’s favorite surfer, due in large part to his caring personality and genuine lifestyle. In Dusty’s younger years, he was an amateur on Volcom, went pro with Volcom, and continues to represent Volcom at age 29....
Two surfers in New Zealand found themselves running for their lives—hilariously—after two angry sea lions chased them out of the water with a clear message: “Stay out of our water.” Albee Layer and Kain Daly were with three other friends surfing the chilly waters of the Southland region of the South Island of New Zealand a few months ago when they were forced to defend themselves against what Nine.com.au described as two cranky sea lions....
Ski touring can get you places where there are no lifts. Photo: Courtesy of Matt Monod. Ski touring might be the biggest trend in snow sports at the moment, and although there is nothing new about the concept (skin up, ski down) there is a lot of new gear out there. Over the years, the gear for touring has gotten more and more user-friendly. There’s a wide variety of equipment for advanced skiers and beginners....
For many home cooks, dessert is the final frontier. Even if you can put out a roasted turkey with skin that shines like gold foil, baking a cake can seem as mysterious as building a blockchain. And it’s true: Baking requires certain skills, such as patience and meticulousness, that cooking does not always demand. But if you can get good at one, you can get good at the other. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies...
Photo: Courtesy of Colton Duke/ Unsplash We’ve partnered with Huckberry, the experts in quality gear, to create a one-stop shop for the newest and most interesting gear out there for your next adventure. Use code asn20 for 20 percent off your first Huckberry purchase. New year, new gear. (That’s our motto for this month, anyway.) Get a head-start on your resolution to spend more time outdoors by preparing yourself for the next 12 months of adventure....
As a firefighter, you need gear that can withstand all types of situations. Whether you’re training, on a call, in the fire truck, or pushing through some tough materials while fighting a fire, you need to be able to trust that you have the most essential gear on that can withstand whatever is thrown at you at any given moment. That’s where the new G-SHOCK MUDMASTER GG-B100 timepiece comes in....
On the heels of the Cliven Bundy clan’s acquittal for an armed standoff with the government, two new books explore their appeal and what it means in the fight for public lands. CLIVEN BUNDY WAS late to his own party. When he finally strolled into the barn-like gymnasium of the Old Paradise School in Paradise, Montana, a beleaguered hamlet along the Clark Fork River, the aging crowd was breathless. Cliven had come on the invitation of Montana state senator Jennifer Fielder, a longtime militia affiliate who is also CEO of the Utah-based American Lands Council, a Koch brothers-backed lobbying group devoted to eliminating federal public land....
Thanks to Men in Black and its many sequels, Will Smith is no stranger to battling other-worldly species in his acting roles. But in his next movie, Bright, he’ll be teaming up with one. Set in an alternate present-day Los Angeles, this crime-fighting flick pairs two LAPD cops with very different backgrounds: a human named Ward (Smith) and an orc named Jakoby (Joel Edgerton) who work together to bring law and order to the city they patrol....
There are plenty of ways to burn a few hundred calories: attack one of these seven high-octane HIIT workouts, take your morning run to the beach, maybe even give one of these athletic sex positions a try. And while most people prefer to work toward our weight-loss goals at the actual gym, we can definitely get behind the idea of shaving off some calories just by sitting on a couch. The catch: You’ll have to watch one of the scariest movies ever committed to film....
Weighted vests look pretty much like battle armor, and you normally see them on guys who make a point to pant loud enough for the entire gym to hear. So yes, it’s really easy to write off weight vests as pretentious overkill. (And in some cases, they might be.) But while they’re definitely for the intense gym heroes among us, weight vests can, in fact, make you stronger and faster—as long you use them right....
