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The author's latest book features stories that are just as mired in the contradictions of humanity as they are in the humidity of the Sunshine State
Warm weather has officially arrived, and we’ve got your plan: the most stunning beaches for surfing, casting, lounging, and exploring
He is one of the most scandal-plagued interior secretaries in history. But even so, he can probably get away with a lot more.
Camp Walker is a thirty-year-old fly guide in the south Florida, where the last thing they need is more fly guides.
As sea levels rise and megastorms become more frequent and intense, answering that question might be the key to preserving coastal life as we know it
At least that's the result of a new study, which also found that drivers tend to cause crashes and close calls way more often than road bikers
Three months after the hurricane, fly-fishing guides wrestle with what the future of their industry might look like
Pack the cooler. From surfing in Rhode Island to fishing the newly reborn Elwha River in the Northwest, these are the season’s quintessential weekend escapes.
Americans spend $11 billion a year in pursuit of the blissful happy-ever-after. But what do we really accomplish? To find out, Peter Andrey Smith embedded with the utopia seekers for a weekend in Miami at the first-ever World Happiness Summit.
From Felt Soul Media and YETI, 120 Days follows tarpon guide David Mangum who's reputation in the area borders on scary.
In South Florida, cane toads are so numerous that they seem to be dropping from the sky. They're overtaking parking lots and backyards, can weigh almost six pounds, and pack enough poison to kill pets. Why the surge?
When catching tarpon is the goal, better give these guys a call.
Fit in a last-minute camping trip at one of these iconic parks before summer ends
How to build a huge fire while staying on the right side of the law
The 100-mile stretch along the Gulf Coast is full of adventure
Not visiting the in-laws? Have an adventurous Turkey Day in one of these destinations.
Among the benefits to hitting the trail in winter? No mosquitoes. But there are more!
Examining the perpetual youth and singular talent of surfing's king
From nearby to far-flung and exotic, we've got seven islands to cure your winter wanderlust. Turns out one of the most spectacular is right around the corner.
The hours are long, and the work can be dangerous. But animal care workers, the unsung heroes devoted to the health of mammals at SeaWorld and other marine parks, have unrivaled access to the animals—and the challenges of captivity. Here, three former employees go on the record about their experiences.
One man and his canine pal cover 13,000 miles in 32 states to discover just how strong our relationship is with man's best friend.
These oases of relaxation, adventure, mindful eating, and awe-inspiring views are going to be very popular once it's safe travel again. Until then, we can dream.
With a little help from Make-A-Wish, Yosemite’s first honorary park ranger earns his keep and proves his strength
This road trip from New Orleans to Florida featuring lazy days feasting on the freshest seafood, sandy camping, and pristine paddling.
If you’re looking for the seclusion of a private beach with the affordability of a state park, but want to do more than kick off your flip-flops and sunbathe, these are the five Florida beaches for you.
With the launch of Strava Metro, the Bay Area-based online fitness company hopes to become an advocate for its users.
Portland, Denver, San Francisco, Seattle, and Milwaukee might be the U.S.’s most widely acknowledged beer cities, but don’t discount the underdogs. Here are five unexpected brewery towns worth rooting for. Albuquerque, New Mexico Marble (Alejandro de la Cruz/Flickr) With two dozen breweries in this southwestern hub of…
Imagine surfing on a wakeboard while a big-ass kite pulls you across the water—and occasionally out of it. This is kiteboarding in horribly reductive terms (but you knew that already). Let’s get to the part where pro kitesurfer Damien LeRoy answers the question in question. Damien…
There’s something Pac-Man-esque about floating through the saw grass–lined sloughs and mangrove stands of South Florida. Like the classic arcade game, the Everglades are filled with mazes and monsters to challenge even the most seasoned paddlers. But if you can navigate the tides and the uncompromisingly flat terrain, avoid alligators and…
Winter is great, except when you’re holed up with no sun all day. Take your weekends back with one of these fresh, easy adventures.
Forget the drunk, stumbling, bleached-blonde, muscled hordes of Panama City. Take a trip to one of the country’s top spots for adventure and come back refreshed.
Having constructed the greatest flotation device mankind has ever known, our fearless writer embarks on an ill-conceived, possibly insane crossing of alligator-infested North Florida via a string of seriously imperiled and incredibly beautiful rivers. (Yeah, it's a tube.)
Is it ever too late to become the caring parent you thought you could be? To find out, one man went in search of his adopted manatee—only to discover the many injustices that humankind has heaped upon these hapless marine mammals. And when Junior is fat, slow, and endangered, family values are nothing more than an easy way to break your heart.
In the dusty realm of big-league map collecting, one man cut a darker figure than his milquetoasty colleagues. Armed with an X-Acto knife and an arsenal of fake identities, he systematically ransacked the nation's libraries, hoping in his own peculiar way to dominate the globe.