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Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar announced that 2012 will boast 17 days of free admission to any park in the National Park Service. That means that on the dates January 14–16, April 21–29, June 9, September 29 and November 10–12, 2012, there is one less excuse to visit some of… Read the rest

This weekend, enjoy what is possibly the best thing since National Park Week. That’s right, the National Park service is waiving admission for the weekend of June 5–6. The timing is perfect too, considering that Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar just added 31 new trails to the National Trails System… Read the rest

The slightest mention of the Caribbean inevitably conjures images of island life, but the region has so much more to offer than rum and beaches. An adventurer’s paradise, the Caribbean island of Dominica is nicknamed “Nature Island” because of the abundance of exotic plants and animals that live in its… Read the rest

In October, New York Times… Read the rest publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. analogized print journalism in the digital age to what he called the Titanic Fallacy: “Even if the Titanic came in safely to New York Harbor, it was still doomed,” he said. “Twelve years earlier, two brothers invented the airplane.”
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Look around. Do you see November? Is it the armies of aged Jack-O’-lanterns standing forlorn guard on doorsteps, their twisted smiles rotting in the wake of Halloween mirth? Is it the blanket of darkness and fog that spreads over your town, shortening the evenings, begging you to stay in bed… Read the rest

It’s day 2 of our Back to School Twitter Contest, where we’re celebrating the fall season with a week’s worth of gear giveaways!
Today we’re stoked to bring you the Motil Pack from our good friends at Nau — be sure to go check them out on Facebook. Made with… Read the rest

The long Labor Day weekend is over, and it’s back to the grind… September might mean the end of summer and warm weather adventures, but we figure that instead of sulking, we should celebrate the season with a Back to School Twitter Contest. Ok, so maybe you aren’t actually in… Read the rest

It’s only Tuesday, so you still have time to make weekend getaway plans. If you’re looking for somewhere to go, think about taking a visit to a National Park, as the National Park Service is hosting its final “fee free” weekend. Yeah, you’ll probably have to deal with some crowds,… Read the rest

Nothing’s better than summer vacation… except for winning a free trip to go explore a new place. VisitWales, Virgin Atlantic and Sierra Designs are currently hosting a sweepstakes to send one winner and a friend to checkout the Welsh countryside, complete with airfare, hotel stays, Sierra Designs gear and BritRail… Read the rest

Damn. It’s Friday and you forgot to get something for your old man for Father’s Day. Not to worry; instead of buying him another random item that he doesn’t need, why not take him into the great outdoors for the weekend? Thanks to the National Park Service’s Fee-Free Weekend, it… Read the rest

It’s winter. The weather is cold and gray and you need some tales to fuel your wanderlust… you need a subscription to Wend!
We’re also pretty sure that even if you’re dreaming of warmer destinations, you’re filling your weekends up by taking advantage of all kinds of seasonal sports.
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Today’s the last day to have a chance at winning free gear from Keen. And entering won’t take you more than three minutes! Check out the original contest post for more details. You have until midnight tonight!… Read the rest

Initially known for their water sandals with a protective toe, Keen Footwear is now synonymous with a whole range of shoes, from rugged boots to wear on the mountain to sleek soles you can cruise around town in. And beyond that, they’ve even added several lines of bags and socks,… Read the rest