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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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Things Come Apart by Todd McLellan

Todd McLellan's work is basically like life in rewind. Instead of building and composing things, he tears them apart. In his latest series "Things Come Apart" he follows up on the idea he started with the "Disassembly Series" by pulling apart telephones, chainsaws, and more objects. Look for his book…

By Mike Newman
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Game of Thrones Saul Bass Tribute Posters

A few days ago, Google had a particularly epic doodle that referenced Psycho, Vertigo, North by Northwest, The Man with the Golden Arm, Spartacus, West Side Story, Anatomy of a Murder, Around the World in Eighty Days and Ocean's 11. The entire thing was a tribute to the late, great…

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Tessel Jet Pack Backpack

While the Tessel Jet Pack Backpack has exactly zero rocket boosters, we still like where the guys who made it are coming from. The idea was to make a backpack that was both professional yet still youthful and fun. We think they're pretty much spot on with that (even though…

By Mike Newman
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Captain Phillips Trailer

Tom Hanks has some issues with being out at sea. Based on the true story, Hanks plays the role of Captain Richard Phillips who was the captain of the Maersk Alabama, the ship hijacked by Somali pirates in April, 2009. The movie, which comes out in October, is directed by…

By Mike Newman
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Animal Blueprints

We're not scientists, but we do believe most animals are born and not assembled by hand. (Except for the Gila monster, that dude's constructed in an awesomeness factory somewhere.) Still, we have to admit, these Animal Blueprints are mighty sharp. Styled like 1950's architectural blueprints, each piece of art depicts a different…

By Mike Newman
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