Dave StichterUniverse How Can a Star Be Older Than the Universe?space.com - David Crookes For more than 100 years, astronomers have been observing a curious star located some 190 light years away from Earth in the constellation Libra. It …
Dave StichterForests Fantastic fall foliageThe Washington Post - By Lauren TierneyThis is starting out as a complicated season for leaf peepers. As the East Coast sweated through record October heat, parts of the Rockies were buried under wildly early snow. Late heat and early cold
Dave StichterMad Max The Post-Apocalyptic Machines of Wasteland WeekendPopular Mechanics - Photography by Roger KisbyAt the world's largest post-apocalyptic festival, costumes are not optional. Wasteland Weekend, now in its 10th year, descended on the Mojave Desert for a five-day festival this past September and fully
Dave StichterSimone Biles From delicate teens to fierce women: Simone Biles' athleticism and advocacy have changed gymnastics forevertheconversation.com - Ella Donald At the 1976 Olympics in Montreal, gymnastics got what it was looking for: an image. Romania’s Nadia Comăneci was a tiny 14-year-old, leaping on the …
Dave StichterHome Depot Why You Never See Your Friends AnymoreThe Atlantic - Judith ShulevitzOur unpredictable and overburdened schedules are taking a dire toll on American society. Just under a century ago, the Soviet Union embarked on one of the strangest attempts to reshape the common calendar
Dave StichterAmelia Earhart Autonomous watercraft will be used to search the sea for Amelia Earhart's airplanenewatlas.com - Ben Coxworth Famed American aviator Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937, while attempting to fly around the world in a Lockheed Model 10E Electra. Now, a high-tech …
Dave Stichter GPS backpacks shed light on nightlife of desert batsnewatlas.com - David Szondy If you've been wondering how to track your bats, wonder no longer. A team of researchers led by the University of Helsinki has used new miniaturized …
Dave StichterMonterey, CA Has Overtourism Killed Big Sur?Outside Magazine - Josh MarcusAs noon fog settled over the iconic Bixby Bridge on California’s Highway 1 in Big Sur on July 4, about 100 people were celebrating Independence Day by taking subtle variations of the same photo. They maneuvering
Dave StichterOutdoors Quick Tips to Avoid Getting Lost OutsideOutside Magazine - Wes SilerThe best way to avoid getting lost in the wilderness is to tell somebody responsible where you’re going, when you’ll be back, and what they should do if you’re not back by then. It’s hard to get lost the
Dave StichterAdventure Travel How to Fund a Vacation with Credit Card PointsOutside Magazine - Shannah Compton GameRewards credit cards offer a host of benefits for frequent travelers: reimbursement for lost luggage, damage coverage for rental cars, an easy system to dispute fraudulent charges, and, most importantly,
Dave StichterShopping Kanu Private Islanduncrate.com - Uncrate Just a 15-minute boat ride from the coast of Belize, the all-inclusive Kanu Private Island is as exclusive as it gets. The 2.5-acre coral island is …
Dave StichterOslo The Train from Oslo to Bergen: Europe’s Most Beautiful Rail JourneyPureWow - Lindsay Cohn At one point in history, trains were the most fashionable way to travel. Ladies and gentleman donned stylish threads to board iron horses. Dining …
Dave StichterMoon This Is Why You Can Now See The Moon During The DayForbes - Jamie CarterNow through October 21—Last Quarter Moon—is a great time to look for a daytime moon. This photo was taken at the Beket Ata in western Kazakhstan. At the time of writing, the moon is visible during the
Dave StichterGoPro Watch This Beluga Whale Retrieve Kayaker’s Lost GoProtheinertia.com - The Inertia Now, this is cool. A kayaker in northern Norway was filming this beluga whale when he drops his GoPro in the water. The friendly mammal instantly …
Dave StichterTravel Why you should extend your visit to Alberta, Canada and how to do itUSA Today 10Best - Corinne Whiting Wander this province's magnificent riches At a time when there's much (necessary) discussion about travel footprints, it makes sense to plan extended …
Dave StichterAlaska 2020 Alaska, Hawaii & Spring Domestic Tripssierraclub.org Backpack, cruise, paddle, or assist with conservation projects across Alaska and Arctic Canada. Hike, snorkel, and swim in a tropical Hawaiian …
Dave StichterOutdoors A Tribute to Sliding on SnowOutside MagazineSalomon TV is known for dropping amazing video segments throughout the winter season to keep us stoked on the simple act of skiing. In this year’s trailer, skiers like Cody Townsend, Stan Rey, Mike Douglas,
Dave StichterGlamping Glamping in California: 5 spots to sleep comfortably under the stars - Lonely PlanetLonely Planet - Emily SargentWith such an incredible variety of landscapes, California is the perfect place to reconnect with nature. But what if you just don't like to tough out chilly nights in a sleeping bag on the ground? We've
Dave StichterKey West Standup Paddling | Adventure Sports NetworkADVENTURE SPORTS NETWORK - Adventure Sports Network These cases make a great addition to your camping, fishing or kayaking kit. How to get both physically and mentally prepared to compete. The athlete …
Dave StichterTravel How to Plan an RV Camping Trip Like a Prohipcamp.com - Hipcamp Staff The following is a guest post by our friends at RVshare. Check out RVshare.com to find your summer adventure vehicle. Hipcampers are all about …
Dave StichterSolar Eclipse Countdown Begins To All-American ‘Ring Of Fire’ Solar Eclipse As U.S. Warms-Up To A Long TotalityForbes - Jamie CarterIn four years a “ring of fire” annular solar eclipse will rip across western U.S. states and, by lucky chance, be visible from some of the country’s greatest national parks. Better known as an annular
Dave StichterCultureChinese underwater filmmaker turns her lens on China to show what lives, and lies buried, in the depths of its lakes andSouth China Morning Post - Elaine Yau Underwater videographer Zhou Fang’s globetrotting exploits to capture the marine world have yielded numerous documentaries over the years. Launched …
Dave StichterAmelia Earhart The Amelia Earhart Mystery Stays Down in the DeepThe New York Times - Julie CohnThis article has been revised to reflect the following correction: A picture caption in an earlier version of this article misstated when a photo was taken. The photo was released in December 1937, it
Dave StichterNorth Dakota 6 Reasons To Spend Your Next Family Vacation In North Dakota - TravelAwaitstravelawaits.com - Meagan Drillinger There is something hauntingly beautiful about the landscape of North Dakota. One of the least-populated states in America -- less than a million …
Dave StichterMichigan The onX Off-Road GPS App Shows You Where to Exploreexpeditionportal.com - Scott Brady Knowing Where You Can Legally Overland is Half the Battle There are times that even 36 hours of adventure seems impossible to schedule, the realities …
Dave StichterNational Parks The Best Stargazing This Winter Is In Utahthrillist.com - Kastalia Medrano Five of the 61 national parks in America are in Utah: Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Zion, and Bryce Canyon. You know Bryce Canyon? The national …
Dave StichterOutdoors How to Use a Paper Map and a CompassOutside Magazine - Wes Siler When your electronics die and you find yourself turned around deep in the woods, you’ll want to know how to use an old-school paper map and a compass. In this video, Wes Siler shows you
Dave StichterHalloween Costume 8 Sexy Outdoor-Themed Halloween CostumesOutside Magazine - Brendan Leonard Brendan Leonard’s new book, Bears Don’t Care About Your Problems: More Funny Shit in the Woods from Semi-Rad.com, is out now.
Dave StichterAirbnb Airbnb has a bunch of fall foliage hikes that are perfect for leaf peepersTravel + Leisure - Andrea RomanoIn fact, all nature lovers can enjoy the beauty and wonder of autumn thanks to Airbnb Experiences. The home-sharing website is offering some excellent getaways for anyone who is excited to see the fall
