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BackpackeroutdoorSep 11, 2026

For just a few precious weeks each year, the aspen forests of the West and Midwest flare into a golden wonderland. The trees flush from electric green to crayon-yellow, a color so vivid you could easily mistake the leaves for sunflower petals. River corridors become veins of ore. Mountainsides glow. Trails turn into vibrant tunnels … Continued The post Aspen Season Starts Now. See Peak Color On These 5 Trails appeared first on Backpacker.

City JournalcultureSep 11, 2026

A new book, engaging in its historical detail, castigates the city’s supposed neoliberal austerity—but offers no credible alternative path.

Duffel BloghumorSep 11, 2026

Nation marks quarter-century of war, conspiracies, remembrance and extremely normal behavior

ExplorersweboutdoorSep 11, 2026

The leader of an 18-century expedition to the Russian Arctic tried to keep a lid on what he saw, but his secretary eventually revealed the truth.

The TrekoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Zero in Lincoln  The post Lincoln to Augusta-Surviving the Scapegoat Wilderness appeared first on The Trek.

Babylon BeehumorSep 8, 2026

LUBBOCK, TX — In an effort to better serve residents, one local news station added Chick-Fil-A drive-thru wait times to its morning traffic report.

Outdoor LifeoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Small tweaks to your dog’s routine can have big impacts The post 8 Life Hacks That Will Make Your Dog Hunt Better and Live Longer, According to a Vet appeared first on Outdoor Life.

AeoncultureSep 11, 2026

The fathers of Islamic science hold lessons for students: breadth over specialisation, and never let constraints get in the way - by Mariam Sabri Read on Aeon

Field & StreamoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Some states are better than others when it comes to bagging a nice mule deer or whitetail that's still sporting a full-velvet rack. Here are 12 of the all-time best The post The 12 Best States to Tag a Big Velvet Buck appeared first on Field & Stream.

BackpackeroutdoorSep 11, 2026

Court documents and a former caretaker reveal more behind the proposed Hazel Green resort, including exactly where the new road would cut into the park. The post How the Controversial Yosemite Land Swap Would Effectively Create a Private Park Entrance for the Wealthy appeared first on Backpacker.

Art of ManlinesscultureSep 11, 2026

Every five years or so, Kate and I get the itch to redesign the Art of Manliness. I don’t fully know where it comes from. After eighteen years of running this site, our tastes change, our sense of what AoM is about changes, and at some point an old design stops fitting the idea we’ve […] This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.

SingletracksoutdoorSep 11, 2026

At Faull Line Gravity Park, Eric Faull is a one-man crew, building trails and driving shuttles. The park features jumps, rollers, and 600 feet of descending. The article When ziplines failed, Eric Faull built a bike park on his family’s Idaho land appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Farnam StreetcultureSep 10, 2026

Shopify founder and CEO Tobi Lütke joins Shane Parrish to discuss AI agents, better decision-making, and the future of work. He explains how he uses an AI council to examine his hardest decisions and why taste, judgment, and responsibility become more valuable as AI becomes more capable. They go inside Shopify’s work with River, an … The post Tobi Lütke: AI Agents, Better Decisions, and the Future of Work appeared first on Farnam Street.

ExplorersweboutdoorSep 11, 2026

Joshua Moodie, 22, is about to set off on a 25,000km bike-packing trip from the UK to Russia’s Pacific coast.

BIKEPACKING.comoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Beeswax Needle Works in Missoula, Montana, just released a limited run of Honey Pot stem bags and the Holloway handlebar bag in a beautiful assortment of waxed canvas colors. Check them out here... The post Fresh Handlebar and Stem Bags from Beeswax Needle Works appeared first on BIKEPACKING.com.

Sporting Classics DailyoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Things were different when he was a lad—back when nothing was artificial or contrived, and the days and seasons were filled with high adventure. It’s a popular pastime among adults, when the hair begins to gray and the aches of middle age grow stronger, to look back on the prodigious deeds of their youth and […] The post When I Was a Boy first appeared on Sporting Classics Daily.

Paddling MagazineoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Whether you’re a canoeist, kayaker or paddleboarder, headed out for a multi-day trip or an afternoon jaunt, keeping your belongings dry matters. It’s not just about having dry socks to change into or keeping your car FOB from getting fried; it’s also a matter of safety. Having a dry change of clothes, sleeping bag or […] The post Best Dry Bags For 2026 appeared first on Paddling Magazine.

Rocky Mountain Elk FoundationoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Aspen stands supply important food and cover for a host of wildlife species including elk and other big game. They also increase water retention in creeks and rivers and serve as a natural fire break. However, in many places across the West, aspen are under attack by encroaching lodgepole and limber pine, juniper and even […] The post Restoring Big Game Country: WY South Pass Aspen Enhancement appeared first on Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

EarthSkyoutdoorSep 11, 2026

Did the sun swallow a planet early in its history? Models show a super-Earth might have spiraled into the sun and left a fingerprint we can still see today. The post Did the sun swallow a planet early in its history? first appeared on EarthSky.

Semi-RadoutdoorSep 11, 2026

building a wall for birds, the master of running little loops, all-time tennis hug