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On Wednesday, Utah representative Rob Bishop, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, advanced his National Monument Creation and Protection Act. Deceptively named, the legislation would actually gut the century-old Antiquities Act, which allowed the president to establish national monuments. Bishop’s extremely controversial proposal would also allow for the reduction of those already in existence, including Utah’s Bears Ears National Monument. That monument, established by President Obama in December 2016, has become emblematic of a standoff between national conservationists and small-government/big business proponents....

Interviews by Rebecca Parsons For the first time since the event’s founding in 2016, nine women are officially registered to compete in this year’s Red Bull Heavy Water event in Ocean Beach, San Francisco. The course runs 7.5 miles from San Francisco Bay to Ocean Beach and waves are expected to be at least 10 feet. With the waiting period officially open now, nerves and excitement are high as the competitors log their final training sessions before the big day....

A few years ago, in a particularly sweaty heated yoga class, I found myself fleetingly glancing at a yogi to my right and wishing I was wearing the grippy gloves and sock-like booties she was. Since then, I’ve seen this type of product popping up more frequently at studios where I practice, and have been curious to understand how they function and feel during a typical yoga class. Such a simple concept....

Making your own cacciatore sausage takes time. You’ve got to prepare and chill the meat. And getting the hang of stuffing the casings is undeniably tricky. But, if you master the technique, you can freestyle hundreds of flavors—not just the Italian classic. It’s a great skill to perfect in time for peak grilling season. The Leanest, Healthiest Recipes to Throw on the Grill This Summer Read article In Chicago, Sarah Grueneberg of Monteverde Restaurant & Pastificio serves a classic cacciatore sausage with red wine and fennel seed inspired by her grandfather’s venison sausage....

There’s a lot of spice happening in this dish thanks to both fresh and canned chili peppers. If you’re worried about sodium, rinse the canned peppers before adding. Nutrition (per serving) Calories: 401; total fat: 12g; saturated fat: 5g; protein: 56g; carbohydrates: 14g; sugars: 5g; fiber: 3g; cholesterol: 187mg; sodium: 854mg Recipe and photo courtesy Abby Langer, R.D. For access to exclusive gear videos, celebrity interviews, and more, subscribe on YouTube!...

As reported by the New York Post, The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy posted a video of Greg Skomal, a biologist with the sate Division of Marine Fisheries, having an extremely close call with a large great white shark off the coast of Massachusetts. While attempting to tag the great white, the shark leaped out of the water, coming within inches of Skomal’s feet. Luckily, he happened to be just out of reach for the shark....

When Capella Ubud opened this past July in Bali’s jungled interior, the resort’s 22 tented cottages, inspired by Dutch spice-trading camps of the late 1800s, were often described as made for glamping—that portmanteau of glamorous and camping. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies The description is inaccurate at best. Capella Ubud is a time warp. A gateway to another land. Walking into one of its cottages—with its hand-carved wooden doors, plush four-poster bed, and hedonistic outdoor shower—you feel as if you’re stepping into a Rudyard Kipling novel....

Is there such a thing as a masculine countertop? That’s definitely debatable, but Caesarstone, the company that invented quartz surfacing for kitchens and other home interiors, has a new quartet of colors that, if they’re not strictly masculine, are definitely dramatic. New for this year, the 33-year-old manufacturer has launched a line of “blacks” that transform alloys like bronze, steel, and cast iron into a finish that is a bit more metallic-looking than the average kitchen counter and instantly creates a modern aesthetic in any space....

Obesity is a word we seem to hear more and more, since it’s an ever-growing problem, especially in America. So it makes sense that doctors and scientists are constantly looking for new ways to approach the issue. And because the usual weight-loss techniques like regular exercise and consciously deciding to eat healthier seem to be, y’know, difficult, we’re hearing more and more about magic pills to fuel your workouts, magic pills for weight loss, and even more creative methods like testing the bacteria in your poop....

During the formation of California State Route 1, one of America’s most spectacular roads, the original plan was to hug the Pacific Coast for its entirety. That was until engineers came across a stretch too steep and unforgiving for construction, and they diverted the project inland, and the area was later deemed the “Lost Coast.” Over the past decades, a 55-mile trail has formed through the rugged terrain, known now as the Lost Coast Trail....

This edition of Weekends was produced with support from Danner. Paddy and Christine explored Denver and its surrounding beauty in the Danner Men’s Mountain 600 Weatherized and the Women’s Raptor 650. Welcome to Denver, Coloradical. The Centennial State’s capital city is where the Old West meets burgeoning urban cool, where mountain lifestyle mixes with city-life culture and convenience. Think of Denver as your HQ for the Rocky Mountains. Being positioned at the foothills of one of America’s most iconic mountain ranges gives Denver the unique ability to offer world-class daytime outdoor pursuits with big-city nightlife....

Shedding fat and gaining muscle takes some dedication—and not just when it comes to training. While of course strength training, cardio, and yoga can help shape your body and mind, you also need solid sleep and a healthy, sustainable meal plan. That’s especially true if you’re aiming to drop fat fast. In order to view the video, please allow Manage Cookies To find out how to get lean in less time, we asked top trainers to share the methods they turn to....

Lizzie Carr celebrates the completion of her paddle down the Hudson River. Photo courtesy: Fanatic British activist completes 170-­‐mile paddle boarding challenge along the Hudson River in New York to highlight plastic pollution Double world record holder paddles from Albany to Statue of Liberty in eight-­‐day endurance challenge, calling for companies to take responsibility for plastic they produce. From Fanatic Environmental activist Lizzie Carr has become the first person to successfully paddleboard the navigable length of New York’s Hudson River -­‐ a 275km journey from Albany in from New York State to the Statue of Liberty....

If there’s one thing we know about Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, it’s that he likes to stay busy—and when he’s not working out, he’s probably working on a movie. Yesterday he announced that he will star in and produce yet another film, called John Henry and The Statesmen. It’s a family-oriented film portraying folk heroes from around the world, and he’s cast as John Henry, the broad-shouldered railroad worker who won a contest against a steam drill for powering through rock to make a tunnel....

New River. Photo Billy Bowling Virginia sits right smack in the middle of the U.S. East Coast. It is an expansive state hosting diverse paddling opportunities including everything from mountainous valleys surrounding the New or Shenandoah rivers to the far-reaching fingers of the Chesapeake Bay’s snaking tidal estuaries. The sheer length of these waterways — not to mention the added benefit of communities bent on recreation continually increasing public access — makes for an extensive list of worthy overnight destinations....

Chiantis and Barolos are buonissimo, for sure. But Italy has hundreds of lesser-known native grape varieties that local vino drinkers have served for generations. Here are four Italian wines to try. The Best Red and White Wines to Drink With Pizza Read article Gaglioppo This is the flagship grape of Calabria, the region in the “toe” of Italy, and it’s a robust yet giving red that can range from young and juicy to savory and herbaceous....

Paddling with purpose in New York’s 25-mile SUP race by Christian Shaw, Plastic Tides Heavy summertime raindrops pelted the roof sharply as we clambered into our Uber through the early morning gloom still half asleep. We were headed for the 2017 Surfers Environmental Alliance (SEA) Paddle NYC, the renowned fundraising race for autism and the environment now in its 11th year. My partner at Plastic Tides, Gordon Middleton, and I had been invited to paddle on the CLIF Bar relay team....

Every country has its street food—banh mi in Vietnam, pierogi in Poland, arepas in Colombia. In Bolivia, it’s anticuchos, sizzling kebabs of heavily spiced, sliced beef heart. More than once I’ve chewed my way through a few of these in the capital, La Paz, after a night out. Which is why, last fall, while dining at the city’s fanciest restaurant, Gustu, it came as a shock when a server brought me a stick of meat on a cooking stone....

I don’t know that there’s a single person in my life for whom I wouldn’t buy the miraculously useful Sparkr Mini as a gift. The product, which sells for a perfectly reasonable $30, serves two functions. First, it’s equipped with a surprisingly powerful flashlight that would come in handy on any camping trip or during any at-home power-outage. But the star of the show is the plasma lighter, which is wind- and water-proof, making it perfect for outdoor use—whether you’re smoking something or just trying to get a fire started....

Do you take a lot of notes in your day to day? Plenty of people have jobs where they always need to be jotting stuff down. Even with computers though, plenty of people like to take notes by hand. But worrying about taking up too much space or losing the notebook gave tech the edge. But with the Everlast Notebook on sale at Touch of Modern, you can write by hand but save it all to your computer for ultimate ease....