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La Sportiva Roots Pant Review

La Sportiva Roots Pant ($89) Blur the line between technical apparel and sweats that I’ll happily wear all day. Climbing pants often force a compromise between performance and comfort. Traditional softshells perform excellent on long alpine routes and days with unpredictable weather, but can feel stiff or overbuilt for everyday climbs or gym sessions. Roots

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AI company sues city over opposition to data center next to national park

For months, government officials across the country have been hearing a growing message from voters: There is no AI data center in our backyard. Controversies surrounding the use of AI platforms like ChatGPIT, Cloud and Google Gemini have become a national discussion. And AI critics say the infrastructure needed to support these platforms has significant

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gregory aerio 24 daypack review

The Gregory Aerio 24 Daypack is an ideal day-length pack that combines a clean, modern design without any compromise on performance, accessibility or comfort. It is designed to support dynamic motion and provide optimal comfort on the trail, making it a great choice for both outdoor enthusiasts and urban users. Size:Unisex Type: Ventilated Mesh Back

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Duck hunters are on high alert due to this announcement from USFWS

Sign up for the Outdoor Life newsletter Get the latest outdoor news from Outdoor Life. On Friday the US Fish and Wildlife Service opened a brief public comment period ask for information Regarding wetland easements in the Prairie Pothole Area and drainage locations adjacent to those wetlands. Although there are no proposals currently on the

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Angler reels in one of the largest tripletail ever caught in the bay

All Outdoors Staff 07.28.26 Some fish are just plain weird looking, and the tripletail is one of them. This strange fish gets its name from the way its dorsal and anal fins retract near the tail, giving the appearance of three tails instead of one. Tripletails are known to swim on their sides near the

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North Carolina’s first elk hunt set for 2027

Keith Lusher 07.28.26 For the first time since elk disappeared from North Carolina more than two centuries ago, hunters will have the chance to legally pursue the species as the state prepares for its inaugural modern elk season in 2027. Signed by Governor Josh Stein house bill 747 On July 7, legislation authorized the North

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Montana FWP lowers wolf population estimate, proposes new hunting and trapping rules

All Outdoors Staff 07.28.26 New model cuts Montana’s wolf population estimate Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks released its 2025 Annual Wolf Report on Friday with proposed rules for the 2026-27 wolf hunting and trapping season. The report presents a new population and distribution forecast model that estimates the state’s wolf population is significantly lower than

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One person injured in shooting on Appalachian Trail

Police said one person was transported to the hospital and described the shooting as “accidental.” deer lick shelter (Photo: jezacon (CC BY-SA 2.0, photo cropped)) Published on July 28, 2026 11:15 am One man was hospitalized Monday after an accidental shooting on the Pennsylvania section of the Appalachian Trail, local authorities said. In a Facebook

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Bear OPS of Bear & Sun Cutlery Announces Nekema II Pocketknife

Adam Sepniak 07.28.26 Bear OPS, a division of Bear & Son Cutlery, has announced its latest tactical-minded pocketknife in the Nekema II. The Nekema II PocketKnife features a 3 1/2″ blade constructed of 14C28N stainless steel in a AA modified drop-point profile with a durable DLC coating. With all those features combined with a lightweight

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Study shows prehistoric humans may have stocked mountain lakes with trout

All Outdoors Staff 07.27.26 Stone Age fish traps found in Norwegian mountain lake Archaeologists have uncovered the first known evidence that prehistoric humans kept freshwater fish in upper mountain lakes. In 2022, researchers observed fish nets at the bottom of Lake Tesse in the mountains of modern-day Norway. Dating and analysis of the five excavated

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