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This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

This 114-Mile Bike Route Is One of the Best Ways to See Washington

A three-day ride along former railways takes you through the Cascades and all the way into Seattle.

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The Case for Nashville as Your Next Golf Getaway
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Puerto Vallarta Beyond the Beach: A Journey Through Art & Culture
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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in July 2026.

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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop
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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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We Found the Good Stuff

Our latest favorites for your closet, home, wrist, and everywhere else.

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Black Book: 14 Products Our Editors Loved in July 2026

The products our editors have been obsessed with in July 2026.

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7 Essentials from Filson’s Warm-Weather Shop

For the beach, the lake, the trail, and wherever you like disappearing to on summer weekends.

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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music

Streaming made music infinite. Which made discovery harder. Here’s how we’re finding our way back.

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America’s Most Historic Golf Trip

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

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The Best New Gear From Nike This Week

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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide
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Cool Destination: The Ultimate Puerto Vallarta Guide

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The Luxury Lover’s Guide to Puerto Vallarta

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The Nike Chapter of My Summer Story

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The Hotel Redefining Charleston Charm

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Wild Turkey’s New ‘Cheesy Gold Foil’ Release Is a Tribute To a Collector’s Classic

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National Geographic’s Travel Photo of the Year

We've seen and talked about plenty of incredibly impressive pictures that have combined fair amounts of skill, gear and even some luck to create noteworthy shots for the portfolio or Instagram. None of those Instagrammed location shots are as impressive as the 2017 National Geographic Travel Photographer Grand Prize Winner.…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Braven Stryde 360 Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker

If you don't already own a outdoor Bluetooth speaker that's waterproof or has a high water resistance rating it's about time you pick one up. Braven's latest release, the Braven Stryde 360, combines their reliability and build quality in a package that's also affordable. The dual passive radiator with opposing driver…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The Complete Guide to Smoking Cigars

We absolutely love cigars. If you’re an astute Cool Material reader, you already know this. Even though we’re preaching the good word about one of our favorite hobbies, we realize that cigar smoking isn’t necessarily the most easy to digest topic, and that there are many subtle nuances involved in…

By Maxwell Barna
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‘Bodied’ Is Eminem’s Movie About Battle Rap

Eminem's cinematic career isn't long and he has far more credits for TV performances and music videos than actual films, but 8 Mile proved the guy knows his way around the medium. Bodied looks to be his next foray into film, with him acting as a producer for the movie,…

By Dillon McLaughlin
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ESPNU Is Becoming ESPN8 ‘The Ocho’ for One Day

In case you haven't brushed up on your Dodgeball recently, ESPN8 "The Ocho" is the sports network "bringing you the finest in seldom seen sports." On August 8 (more appropriately, 8/8, or next Tuesday if you don't feel like looking at a calendar) ESPN is bringing the fictional network to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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