This classic Western-style boot sports waterproof full-grain leather and stylish looks that serve both around-town and outdoor work functions. The composite safety toe option offers added foot protection for more serious on-the-job applications. After wearing the pull-on Rancher Pros mostly in non-work settings this spring, they are decidedly more comfortable than the pointy-toed cowboy boots […]
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Ubuntu Fly Anglers create space for people of color in the outdoors By Dr. Robert L. “Bob” Bartlett Cover photo courtesy of Heather Hodson I’ve been a ‘lone’ black fly angler in pursuit of wild fish in some pretty wild places—but I’ve never been lonely. So, it’s hard to describe feeling lonely in tame spaces
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Our 50-pound mutt dog Fernie watched aloofly as I unboxed her new doggie throne in the backyard. The Lazy Bear raises the dog-bed bar with its elevated camp-chair design that folds up into a travel bag for transport. Once it was set up in the shade with a perfect view of her favorite squirrel travel
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Cover photo courtesy of Derrick Knowles By Ammi Midstokke Once, my friend Larry told me that if I want to be a good writer, I must learn to read poetry. But we all know Larry is crazy, and so after I stumbled through a few New Yorker poems like a kid trying to sprint through
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Cover photo courtesy of Sea to Summit By Wil Wheaton Ready to optimize your packraft, inflatable kayak, SUP, or canoe trips where dry gear storage is limited? The Sea to Summit Big River Dry Backpack is a waterproof dry bag that doubles as a backpack, keeping your gear dry through splash zones, unexpected swims, and
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By Karie Lee Knoke As the warmth of summer rolls in, the forest bursts forth with life and the invitation to reconnect with the expressiveness of nature, with each other and with ourselves. The time for community, for togetherness, and creating the kinds of memories that last forever. This is the season to unleash yourself
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Cover photo courtesy of Sea to Summit The Sea to Summit Boab 30°F Sleeping Bag is ideal for side sleepers and warm-weather camping, offering exceptional comfort without down insulation—a huge relief for anyone with allergies to feather-stuffed bags. Its roomy design supports active or side sleepers, and a full-length zipper provides customizable ventilation for shifting
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How federal layoffs and budget cuts are reshaping wildfire season on public lands Cover photo courtesy of Washington DNR By Bri Loveall Think of a big fire. Pull it up in your mind. I can picture the Carlton Complex fire of 2014 in the Methow Valley, when the sun was a constant circle of fiery
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Cover photo courtesy of Sarah Hauge By Sarah Hauge Let me start with total transparency: I am not a trail runner. I have no expertise in this area. I run dozens of miles every week, but almost every one of those miles is on pavement. That’s not to say I’ve never tried it. I’ve run
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