The best base layers are the unsung heroes of hunting and outdoor adventure. No, they dont get the headlines as often as shells and puffys. Generally, only your closest companions see them. But the apparel you wear next to your skin has as much impact on your comfort as any other piece of clothing, maybe more. 　　Over the years, the...

　　Tapeworms have been making headlines ever since an investigation by The New York Times turned up a deposition Robert F. Kennedy Jr. gave in 2012. In it, the independent candidate running for president claimed doctors found a one inside his brain. Infectious disease experts and neurosurgeons that the Times spoke with agreed that it was likely a common pork tapeworm....

　　Planning an adventure takes you only so far. Eventually you just need to get behind the wheel and go, especially when it comes to astrotourism. Here are the six best campgrounds to base your next stargazing adventure. 　　Cape Lookout National Seashore, North Carolina Wild horses roam the shores of Cape Lookout, one of the most undeveloped stretches of coastline in...

　　For 50 years, the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) has taught over 10 million riders safe riding skills on and off road. Just in time for summer, it offers an incredible opportunity to learn to ride, free of charge! 　　Learning to ride a motorcycle is a daunting task. Not only do you need access to a bike appropriate for total beginners,...

　　I’ve always been partial to Dunbar, the character in Catch-22 who seeks out boredom and discomfort in order to make time pass more slowly, thus effectively prolonging his life. It’s a sensation that’s familiar to any endurance athlete: the seconds agonizingly stretching as your effort mounts. Forget cardiovascular benefits and weight control; maybe the real life-extending power of exercise is...

　　Its no secret that staying in shape throughout middle age and later years is tough. For those of us who hunt, that reality hits home even more. The inability to keep your body active also means the inability to get up the mountain. MTNTOUGHs Preseason Prep 50+ aims to keep you capable in the field. 　　With the help of Fresh...

　　If youve never dabbled in nonalcoholic beer, Athletic Brewing wants you try one on the house. Hey, even if you only drink NA beer, Athletic still wants to buy you a beer — its beer, of course. 　　This week welcomes the inaugural Ask for Athletic Day, a marketing-driven beer holiday that Athletic Brewing says could be the first of more such...

　　Oh hey! WOOF! Its me, Rippy the wonder dog, the amazing canine of North Canaan, Connecticut. 　　You must be thrilled to meet a VIP—thats very important pup—like me!  Im sure you read about my amazing, thrilling, oh-so extraordinary story of survival, because it was published far and wide. Wait, you havent? Dont you check out the New York Post? Ah—no...

　　Water purification has never looked so cool. Though Ive had mixed feelings about the overall usefulness of the Grayl Geopress Ti, my final assessment always comes back to the same point: Its fun as hell to use. Theres an undeniable joy from hefting this sleek water bottle into a stream and drinking the purified product through solid titanium. 　　However, making...

　　The body of a 58-year-old New Mexico man was recovered from Grand Canyon National Park on Friday, park officials said. Thomas Robinson entered the canyon by floating down the Colorado River on a homemade wooden raft. He likely started the trip with his dog, which is also believed dead, according to officials. 　　An investigation is ongoing as National Park Service...

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　　Are you searching for the best rain boots to weather any storm while maintaining function and style? 　　Well, we slid our feet into some of the best rain boots on the market to produce our definitive buyers guide, a lighthouse in the storm to guide you through the turbulent waters and rocky outcroppings as you sail the seas of rain...