Free dog treats are usually a welcome gift for pet owners—but a recent sabotage attempt in Pennsylvania marks a notable exception to that rule. At least a dozen fish hooks were found embedded in treats along the Appalachian Trail yesterday, in an apparent attempt to injure or kill unsuspecting pets. Officials made the discovery in the Lehigh Gap area near...

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　　Carl the Carpenter loves working hard. Well … he wants to love it, but construction is a young man’s game, and Carl’s no spring chicken. It’s not his first rodeo — or tenth, for that matter. 　　He works for the weekend. Most evenings, before heading home to his wife and kiddos — you can find him propped on his tailgate,...

　　I’ve always thought that planning my own trips was the most cost-effective way, but Ive been hearing more about travel agents making a comeback and saving their clients a lot of money. What kinds of outdoor trips should I turn to a travel agent for, and are there any who specialize in working with adventurers like me? 　　Technically, I’m a...

　　Want a camper trailer that can sleep four adults, has a full bathroom, and is seriously off-road capable? If so, the Mammoth Overland Tall Boy Genesis Edition might just be for you. 　　Last year, it was the ELE (Extinction-Level Event) trailer. This year, its the Tall Boy Genesis Edition trailer. Mammoth Overland is on a roll, creating some truly interesting...

　　Mountain biking made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Since then, the United States—birthplace of the mountain bike—has won just two bronze medals in the discipline. Switzerland, meanwhile has ten medals, 　　But our countrys medal tally may increase this summer. Team USAs Olympic mountain-bike racing program will enter the Paris Games in its strongest position in decades....

　　When the British Empire finally put boots on top of the world on May 29, 1953, the news was entrusted to a young man named Ten Tsewang Sherpa, who ran 200 miles to Kathmandu. Likely the last piece of world news sent by runner, he delivered the message and died. And his story was lost until now. ...

　　Mountain biking made its Olympic debut at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Since then, the United States—birthplace of the mountain bike—has won just two bronze medals in the discipline. Switzerland, meanwhile has ten medals, 　　But our countrys medal tally may increase this summer. Team USAs Olympic mountain-bike racing program will enter the Paris Games in its strongest position in decades....

　　Nature is a dangerous place to recreate, but that certainly isnt going to stop me from hitting the trail. I love to hike despite the risks. Sure, I could get lost and stranded. I could break an ankle and have no way of extricating myself. Lightning strikes, animals attack, and accidents happen. To quote Bilbo Baggins, Its a dangerous business...

　　In most states riding without a motorcycle helmet is illegal. Honestly, we also think you should never ride without a cap. Because if you can read this sentence, that’s thanks to your brain: the most crucial tool you own. A brain makes life enjoyable! And full face motorcycle helmets protect your precious cargo. 　　That said, there are a lot of...

　　For most of us, a great day at the beach means spending time in the sun while also protecting ourselves from it. The best beach umbrellas provide the sun protection we need while being easily portable, simple to set up, and resistant to wind and varying weather conditions. 　　While classic beach umbrellas are still among the most popular ways to...

　　Need an icebreaker at a mountain town bar, or a conversation starter around a campfire? Try this: What’s better, a van or a truck camper? 　　It’s a debate I’ve had with friends many times over the years (and a topic I’m sure my wife Sarah would greatly appreciate never hearing about again). The pro and con list for each can...