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If you think of Ohio as a flatland with cornfields interrupted by rustbelt cities, you overlook its topography, for whereas the northern half is largely flat, its bottom half is endowed with hills, gorges and waterfalls. Paddlers on the lower Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland can find themselves under both new skyscrapers and old flour mills(as seen here.) Photo: Courtesy of Aaron Black-Schmidt/C&K In both halves, there are rivers and lakes with tree-lined shorelines, but if you prefer bucolic trips, there’s paddling with pastures and cows too....

It’s powered by a 3000mAh rechargeable Lithium ion battery that offers up to 12 hours of continuous, high-quality audio. It’s wrapped in a durable, waterproof fabric, not hard plastic, so it’s lighter in weight than most portable speakers. It comes in nine colors, including a cool camo scheme. And did we mention the sound is phenomenal? The Flip 4 has JBL Connect+ technology that can wirelessly link more than 100 JBL Connect+ enabled speakers, to amplify the listening experience....

“I’m too busy” is the procrastinator’s mantra. Granted, these days it’s easy to overwhelm ourselves with both distractions and non-negotiable obligations, but there’s really no excuse for not getting outside for a few hours a week. After all, science shows us that something as simple as a brisk walk is good for the soul — and nervous system. Abbreviated versions of some other sports might include a quick dawn patrol session for die-hard surfers, a day hike for backpackers and just an hour or two of scoring fresh tracks for skiers and snowboarders lucky enough to live in a mountain town....

These plant-based parfaits are not only elegant and tasty, but also ridiculously easy to make and actually pretty good for you (for a dessert, anyway). While the combination of chocolate pudding and coconut yogurt make this healthy dessert deliciously rich, this dairy-free treat can substitute as a healthier option at your next potluck or barbecue. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 352; Carbs: 66 g; Protein: 8 g; Fat: 9 g; Omega-3: 0....

Dried plums (aka prunes) have been shown to help maintain and rebuild bone mineral density due to their nutritional components which include potassium, magnesium, and vitamin K, all of which play a role in bone health. Nutrition (per 1 cup serving) Calories: 100; total fat: 4.5g; saturated fat: 0.5g; protein: 4g; carbohydrates: 13g; sugar: 5g; fiber: 4g; cholesterol: 0mg; sodium: 140mg Recipe and photo by Jessica Fishman Levinson, M.S., R.D.N., C....

Right now during the Need Supply Co. Friends & Family Sale, you can take 30 percent off sitewide. That’s a great deal on quality clothes, shoes, and accessories for both men and women. With a huge selection of amazing, stylish gear, Need Supply Co. is one of our favorite places to shop. And this weekend, we plan to drop a bundle. The best online retailers offer a wide selection from a variety of manufacturers....

Every man going to work at the office is going to need a great coat. The fall is here and the temperature is going to drop. Work attire tends to be clothing that will not keep the cold away with ease. That is just not the material that is being worked with. So a coat will be a necessity but not every great coat can fit in with the dress wear that is appropriate for the office....

In today’s gig economy, we’re all over the place. The concept of the office has changed. Workers and businesspeople are no longer tied to one location or even one desk; we go where the work takes us. That might be just around the corner. More likely, it’s across town or on the other side of the country. The only downside is taking all of our work necessities with us wherever we go....

TOM COLLIER IS BUCKLED INTO THE BACK of a six-seat AS350 Helicopter, racing over the lowland bluffs of southwest Alaska. Clad in a black Helly Hansen jacket and baseball hat bearing the word Pebble, he doesn’t exactly look at ease, though he’ll later claim otherwise. When the chopper banks south, he reaches awkwardly for the ceiling, desperate for something to grab. Soon we pass over the Newhalen River, a rushing white torrent, then cut into the rolling hills of the Nushagak and Kvichak river drainages....

In late 2015, two doctors in India published an article on a man with a strange affliction. For 10 years, he and his wife had a healthy and uneventful sex life. Then one night he ejaculated and fell on her — not exhausted, just suddenly unconscious. Soon, his wife said, his limbs started jerking. Even after he regained consciousness minutes later, he felt hazy. It seemed like a freak incident. But the couple quickly realized this was their new normal....

It was never a question for Alex Honnold. When Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds bested the speed record on the Nose route of El Capitan—which Honnold held for five years prior with Hans Florine—Honnold knew he was going to try and take it back at the first opportunity. The question was with whom? Florine had announced his retirement from the speed record on the Nose in his book, On the Nose: A Lifelong Obsession with Yosemite’s Most Iconic Climb, in 2016....

It’s no secret that Maui’s Zane Schweitzer is one of the most talented SUP surfers on earth. But while we are used to seeing him shredding powerful waves at places like Sunset Beach, he can have just as much fun in one-footers. Check out this light-hearted edit of InZane showing off his superior board control skills while doing backflips, headstands, 360s and much more. The article was originally published on Standup Paddling...

Good beer news: Run The Jewels , the duo behind your favorite tunes, are finally prepping their second foray into craft beer later this month with the release of the Panther Like A Panther Stout. The beer’s a collaboration between El-P and Killer Mike and Brooklyn’s Interboro Brewery, Chicago’s Pipeworks, and Miami’s J. Wakefield. Check @InterboroNYC’s can for our upcoming Panther Like A Panther Stout! ? ? ? pic.twitter.com/73kfhBFeda — Run The Jewels (@runjewels) February 13, 2018...

Help the outdoorsperson in your life stay warm by the campfire, illuminated in the dark, oriented in the forest, hydrated on a hike and more with these gift recommendations. We’ve got the stylish and the practical products for the loved one who loves to be outside. Check out the whole 2018 ASN Holiday Gift Guide. Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles ($99.95) Trekking poles seem too simple to seem necessary, but they prove time and time again to be a the secret hero after many miles with a heavy pack....

The evening arrival in a new location has its benefits. You awake in a whole new space. New boundaries, new sights, smells and sometimes, a new sense of being. After a full day paddling and portaging across Maine’s Flagstaff Lake and down the Dead River, we’d arrived at the palatial Grand Falls Hut. Exhaustion yielded limited scope, with blinders fixed on the self-sustaining, off-grid lodge’s immediate amenities—from the staffed full kitchen whipping out hearty dinner plates and cold beers to the warm showers and comfortable beds....

Each year for the past 31 summers, the YMCA skate camp and Element have given young skateboarders of all skill levels the opportunity for one of the best summer of their lives. And things will continue in 2018 for year 32 of the skate camp on Sequoia Lake in Northern California (near Kings Canyon National Park). Element YMCA skate camp has six separate lake-side skate courses nestled among the trees, essentially offering a skater’s paradise....

Now that we’re nearing the end of summer, the temperatures will (hopefully) begin to drop. While it’s not quite cold enough to wear a suit jacket without feeling like we’re bathing in a pool of sweat, a lightweight sport coat will keep us toasty warm while still being breezy enough to allow for constant airflow. Luckily, we found just the one at Todd Snyder. The best part? It’s on sale, too....

So you wanted to make these amazing crab cake BLT burgers, curated by NYC’s Institute of Culinary Education, but you realized you’re missing a side. Fries are always the go-to standard for burgers, but where’s the fun in that? Mix things up a bit with patatas bravas—a dish usually served as a tapa in Spain. The crispy potato wedges are dressed with a spicy, smoked paprika aioli. (Yeah, they’re incredible.) Recipe by James Briscione and Anthony Caporale....

Paleo diets are sold on two golden promises: low-carb eating and better gut health. But a new study from Australian researchers suggests that the two might not go hand in hand—cutting out the carbs might not work as advertised. Published in the European Journal of Nutrition, this study indicates that paleo participants have an abnormally high amount of Trimethylamine-N-oxide (that’s TMAO for short) in the gut, which could raise your risk of heart disease....

Anyone would love to get this astonishingly beautiful set of kitchen knives under their holiday tree. These blades are engineered to perfection and hand-polished to a satin finish. Precision-forged of high-carbon ThyssenKrupp German steel, they’re tapered for superior hardness and flexibility. And they’re guaranteed for life. That’s why Dalstrong is one of the most popular names in knives among chefs these days. Pristine Steel This eight-piece set is almost as pleasing to look at as it is to use....