In a sea of baitcasting gadgets and saltwater fishing rigs, ICAST 2024 was hooked on the fly and deck boots. A once-tiny niche category at the Orange County Convention Center, fly fishing now dominates a wall-to-wall stretch of the show floor, including an indoor casting pond. Not only that, but it was a fly fishing brand that dominated the stage...

　　If you spend a lot of time at the beach, then you undoubtedly also spend your fair share of time hauling your gear to and from the sand. As a surfer, sun worshiper, and ocean enthusiast, I spend more time at the beach than anyone I know and am well-versed in the amount of gear that goes into a good...

　　Mollusks may not sound like a menace — until you learn about zebra mussels. This invasive European variety has been spreading through the U.S. for decades, threatening native species, clogging water infrastructure, and slicing open swimmers who step on their razor-sharp edges. 　　And now theyve come to the Colorado River. 　　Colorado Parks Wildlife officials discovered traces of the species in...

　　The first time I went backpacking, my pack and gear weighed nearly 35 pounds. I clearly remember thinking there had to be a better way to experience the outdoors without having sore shoulders the next day. Years later, when I thru-hiked the PCT, my base weight clocked in at 10 pounds and stayed there for the next 2,650 miles. 　　Ultralight...

　　What on earth is happening at Kia? Were not just talking about the wild graphics package/camo on the new Kia Tasman pickup truck prototype, but about a lot of what is going on in this teaser video. A teaser ad that has us sad, because it might be the only time the Tasman is ever actually driven in California. 　　The...

　　If youve ever walked out to your car and found a dead battery, you know how important it is to have a car battery charger on hand. Nobody has time to wait for roadside assistance or a jumpstart from a good Samaritan, which is why most people invest in a battery charger for additional peace of mind. 　　A good battery...

　　Peanut butter and jelly. Hot dogs and buns. Beer and fishing. If you thought these were all things that go well together, Carlsberg would like to kindly explain that you are wrong. 　　Yes, you read that right. The Carlsberg beer company today launched a safety campaign asking you not to drink and fish. And my world just imploded. Did a...

　　America loves the idea of watching people fight for survival against the elements. After all, Survivor — now in its 46th season! — is the longest-running reality TV show of all time. 　　So it should come as no surprise that BattlBox, an adventure subscription box company aimed at outdoor recreation, is planning a similar competition for this fall in Savannah,...

　　Whether your kid loves to throw cereal or your dog endlessly sheds, car seat protectors are the best way to keep your car seats clean. That’s why we’ve searched the web to bring you a list of the finest car seat protectors. Now, instead of fretting about the mess, you can keep your seats looking first-rate. The best car seat...

　　You know a rescue is impressive when the search team that pulled it off wins an award. 　　This week, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison Search and Rescue (SAR) team was awarded $25,000 for their efforts to save Becca Steinbrecher in September 2023. At the time, the Colorado climber attempted the Great White Wall, a 1,200-foot route in the Black...

　　Charlotte Harris and Jessica Oliver managed to cross half the Pacific Ocean in a small rowboat, setting a new record for both male and female teams. If you ask them how they did it, theyll likely give you a simple answer: Pure friendship. 　　Last week, the European duo finished the Worlds Toughest Row, an annual competition with separate events in...

　　DEVELOPING: A hydrothermal eruption caught on camera sends tourists fleeing the boardwalk at Biscuit Basin. 　　(Video/Vlada March) 　　The National Park Service released the following information: 　　On Tuesday, July 23, at about 10:19 a.m., a localizedhydrothermal explosionoccurred near Sapphire Pool in Biscuit Basin, located just north of Old Faithful. Biscuit Basin, including the parking lot and boardwalks, are temporarily closed for...