Published on June 18, 2026 11:07 am At least three people have drowned, and another one drowned, amid historically massive flooding in June off the California coast. 100 have been saved. Now, officials are urging beachgoers to exercise more caution. National Weather Service (NWS) with beach threat Counseling In effect in parts of California through
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You can spend $284 or you can spend $650—so what’s the right price? Finding the right backpacking tent requires balancing weight, weather protection, and price. From a reliable budget backpacking tent to a top-of-the-line extravaganza, choosing the right shelter is essential for a safe and comfortable night on the trail. (Photo: Benjamin Tepler) Published on
Updated June 19, 2026 09:01 am Big Agnes’ Copper Spur tents have been a hit since their debut in 2008, and with good reason: They’re one of the lightest freestanding double-wall tents on the market. With BA’s most recent shelter slate, called the VST Line, the Colorado-based brand is taking another step toward the world
Published on June 20, 2026 05:07 am By all accounts, the bushtit is a small, gray and brown bird with a long tail and a short, stocky body. The color of its feathers is a bit boring, giving the gold ball-shaped bird a plain look. This isn’t the kind of bird you’d expect a gaudy-dressed
A Canadian study looks at fishing patterns and nekton communities to determine whether restored marshes are actually providing habitat value. Salt marshes are very calming for fish. They serve as nurseries for juvenile species, feeding grounds for adults during high tide, and shelter for the small prey on which larger fish depend. But knowing whether
Tahiti big-wave surfer Tikanui Smith prefers to ride his surfboard into monster waves rather than being towed behind a jet ski. Smith explains what it’s like to ride a monster swell in Nazaré, Portugal. listen to this articleHear A surfer crossing a huge wave in the background (Photo: Christina Pahnke – Sampix/Getty Images) Published on
Published on June 19, 2026 09:05 am If you just retired and found yourself with an extra $72,000 burning in your pocket, you’d probably buy a boat or sports car. Curtis Jones decided to spend the entire amount on hats. To date, Jones has distributed more than 2,200 hats to hikers and trail runners around
The announcement comes just weeks after the death of an 18-year-old hiker on the Bright Angel Trail, and just days before a heat wave that could see temperatures reach 111 degrees at Phantom Ranch. Grand Canyon National Park is facing another deadly heat wave this summer. (Photo: Barth Bailey via Unsplash) Updated June 20, 2026
Smaller cars get better gas mileage, but fitting skis and snowboards inside can be a challenge. In the spirit of keeping things budget-friendly and not spending 25% of your vehicle’s value on a ski rack, I found the most affordable rack on the market: Malone’s Liftline Compact Ski Carrier. The full story: I recently moved