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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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The Stainless Steel Growler is a Smart Way to Bring Fresh Beer Home

Nothing can beat drinking fresh beer straight from the source. Hop notes sing, fruity touches are vibrant, and the beer is like a different beast altogether. Of course, unless you live at a brewery (we've considered it), having that beer all the time is impossible. The Stainless Steel Growler allows…

By Mike Newman
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‘The Gentleman’s Wager’ From Johnnie Walker Blue Label

We appreciate when brands like Johnnie Walker don’t just rest on their laurels. Instead of crafting some bland 30-second spot, the creative team behind the Scotch came up with this short film starring Jude Law. ‘The Gentleman’s Wager’ will make you want to pour a few fingers, hit the sea,…

By Mike Newman
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The KLAX Multi-Tool Turns Any Stick Into An Ax

Carrying an ax around when you're camping or traveling can take up a lot of valuable space. The KLAX Multi-Tool is far better solution if you find yourself in an area with some decent size branches. The KLAX clamps onto a stick or similar item to turn it into a…

By Mike Newman
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The Winners of the 2014 National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest

There were 18,000 entries in this year's National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest, and the handful that emerged as winners are pretty damn spectacular. The top prize went to Marko Korošec for his shot entitled "Independence Day"—it's name being chosen because the cloud system he captured outside Julesburg, Colorado happened to…

By Mike Newman
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The Illustrated Prints Of Marty McFly’s Gear

Great Scott! Someone might love the Back to the Future trilogy more than we do! Artist Ryan Putnam created three separate prints that detail Marty McFly's Gear from each of the movies in the trilogy. Puffy vest and JVC Camcorder. Nike Power Laces and a Hoverboard. The complete (and ridiculous)…

By Cooper Fleishman
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