Patrick Orcutt 07.13.26 If you’re the type of hunter who stays out for long periods of time you can rely on a good pair of boots to make or break your season. That’s why Meindl has made such a solid name for itself in the footwear game. The German organization has been making boots for
Yosemite is one of the crown jewels of the National Park System — So it’s no surprise that it attracts millions of visitors annually. For many years, the National Park Service (NPS) used a timed entry system to control crowds at this popular park. In 2026, the Department of the Interior (DOI) abandoned this method,
Georgia’s Caroline Langdale set a new Idaho state women’s catch-and-release record after landing a 30.5-inch brown trout on the South Fork Snake River. The fish, caught during a guided trip with Ed Emory of the South Fork Lodge, surpassed previous women’s records and represents what Idaho Fish and Game officials describe as an exceptionally rare
Keith Lusher 07.13.26 A federal jury has convicted a former US Army civilian contractor of theft worth more than $1.1 million food, ready to eat (MRE) from Fort Bliss, Texas, as part of a scheme that prosecutors said operated for several months in 2020. Joseph LaVar Davis, 47, of El Paso, was found guilty of
Most headlamps throw a cone of light forward. nabo The CURVBEAM 600 FLEX throws a 180-degree flood arc, which is a fundamentally different approach to hands-free lighting and one that makes a real difference in some use cases. In a crawl space, under a vehicle, on a camp table, or anywhere you need to see
Keith Lusher 07.13.26 There is some encouraging news for Wisconsin upland bird hunters in the fall 2026 season, although not every species is headed in the same direction. The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the results of its annual spring pheasant and ruffed grouse. surveyThis shows that wild pheasant numbers remain stronger
Published on July 12, 2026 08:05 am There’s that one day in every backpacking trip. It could be the day you have to hike 20 miles to your next resupply, and the weather decides to hail for nine hours straight. Or maybe your brain is short-circuiting as you stare in horror at the upcoming upgrade
Rob Lee, the first person to complete both the Seven Summits and the Ocean’s Seven, swears by surviving 11+ hours in salt water using ointment from a 125-year-old cow’s udder. Caroline Gleich slathers Rob Lee with zinc oxide cream before a 12-hour swim in the Tsugaru Strait, part of her record-setting Double Seven Challenge. (Photo:
Updated July 10, 2026 07:49 am As a Colorado resident, I am no stranger to wildfires. Even if the fire is miles away, you can still experience hazy skies and smoky air. My 69-year-old mother was scheduled to visit from New Jersey in June, when there were 16 active wildfires in the state. Most of
Sign up for the Quick Strike newsletter The latest fishing news, tips and tricks Ask Sarah Parvin why she’s on a mission to grow and then catch the world’s largest bluegill – and she’ll be happy to hear from you. Alabama fisherman and self-dubbed “Slab Queen” Says bass have long been the star of the