Published on June 26, 2026 05:41 am Forget fireworks this 4th of July—and not just because of ubiquitous fire restrictions. The Co-op’s 4th of July Deals program is the equivalent of REI’s fire sale, and hundreds of outdoor essentials are now available at clearance prices. We know, we know—we’re not even through July. But the
Updated June 24, 2026 05:16 pm As the fight over America’s public lands escalates, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments are once again in the line of fire. On Tuesday, June 23, the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that challenges to the boundaries of these monuments can continue. It’s the latest development in
Welcome to today’s photo of the day! Here we have a Prussian Potsdam Model 1809 percussion conversion rifle-musket with an 1832 buttplate tang and barrel. The bass gun started life as a flintlock. The 1832 date tells you when the Prussians decided to modernize it, pulling the flintlock hardware and fitting percussion ignition instead. Practical
Published June 25, 2026 01:09 pm No one expects to get injured while hiking in the backcountry, but it happens so often that it’s important to plan for it. However, there is debate online about exactly what first aid items you should keep in your bag. When asked what other hikers put in their first
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Offensive snakeheads have found their “terrible” mugs in the news again recently, this time because they have been discovered louisiana And missouri. My reaction to these stories is always, “Here we go again.” If you know anything about how these fish have thrived in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, it should surprise no one that they
We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. learn more › I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this country’s 250th birthday than treating yourself to a new gun. like a classic Smith & Wesson Model 1854 .45 Long Colt or a Kimber Stainless II
Following a simple, structured exercise routine can improve brain function and promote longevity. You can also take the routine outside. (Photo: Olga Pankova/Getty) Published June 25, 2026 12:11 pm key takeaways: A study published in April 2026 examined how structured exercise programs affect aging. Researchers found that following a routine of just three hours per
Published June 25, 2026 01:18 pm I’m standing at the Grand Canyon’s Mathers Campground, one of more than 300 sites, looking directly into the eyes of a 700-pound elk. Next to me are National Park Service (NPS) wildlife biologist Brady Dunn and his partner Blue. She’s not your ordinary park ranger – Blue is a
Explore the Seneca Skyway and you’ll discover why this state is called “Almost Heaven” West Virginia’s Seneca Skyway. (Photo: West Virginia Tourism) Published June 25, 2026 02:29 pm What makes a good road trip? Good breakfast, good music and good company for starters. But of course the most important element of any good road trip