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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington
By Brandon Withrow
The World’s Highest Distillery Just Made the Perfect End-of-Summer Whiskey The World’s Highest Distillery Just Made the Perfect End-of-Summer Whiskey
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The World’s Highest Distillery Just Made the Perfect End-of-Summer Whiskey

Breckenridge Distillery’s newest bottle starts with some of the most coveted peaches in America.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Summer Edit: 10 Pieces That Make Getting Dressed Ridiculously Easy

The smartest summer wardrobes aren't the biggest ones. They're the ones where every piece works with every other piece.

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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game 12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game
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12 Wild Golf Facts We Learned From the Guy Who Built a Daily Golf Trivia Game

From Tiger Woods’ surprisingly beatable low round to the golf course sitting 15,000+ feet above sea level.

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CM’s Top 20 Products of 2013

Another year has come and gone. We played with lots of gadgets, sampled plenty of beer, and drove some mighty nice cars all in the name of "research." And while we stand by everything we've tossed up on Cool Material, there are always going to be certain items that go…

By Mike Newman
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Brew Trip Vermont: Rock Art Brewery

With a wider distribution area than many Vermont breweries (VT, MA, NJ, PA and CT), Rock Art may already be a name on your radar or in your fridge. The brewery, which started up in founder Matt Nadeau's basement, has grown considerably in its 16 years of existence and is…

By Mike Newman
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The Guide to Collecting & Aging Beer

The Guide to Collecting and Aging Beer Just to be clear, no beer needs to be aged. In fact, lots of beer shouldn't be. Still, some finely crafted beverages out there can develop over time and really display different characteristics when you decide to crack them open. You may be…

By Mike Newman
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Everyday Carry: 1950s

Slick hair and the rise of rock-n-roll gave men in the 50’s a truly unique style. It was a combination of rebellion and corporate sophistication. As a man living in the 1950’s, here are a few of the items that would have been in your everyday carry arsenal. 35mm Camera…

By Mike Newman
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Mapped Out: Banksy’s Month in New York

Ask the average person to name a few street artists and you'll probably be met with blank stares. At most, the average person could name one: Banksy. The world's best-known street artist set up shop in NYC this past month to slyly tag the city with his clever work. Here's…

By Mike Newman
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