Desert sand verbena and brown-eyed primrose with Coyote Mountain in the background at Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Colorful wildflowers announce a new year, new growth and freshness on the land. “Spring” wildflowers bloom not just in spring but throughout the fall in many regions of the country. Blooming depends on seasonal weather, altitude, temperature, habitat
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Luke Cuenco 03.21.23 “The pen is mightier than the sword.” While the original meaning of that quote might be referring to something entirely different than the subject of today, I still think it applies. When it comes to EDC gear, a simple pen or other writing implement is often overlooked as a necessary or even useful
The building blocks of Zeal’s latest shades begin as fibrous grasses grown in a German bio-refinery. Once the natural fibers are harvested and processed, they’re combined with recycled plastics to create the finished sunglass frames. The Cumulus ($179) is one of many frame styles in Zeal’s See Grass collection. It’s a medium-fit wayfarer-esque look with
Everett Headley 03.22.23 My fall hunt plans begin with any state that will award me an antelope license. Wyoming historically has been the most generous, but then they hold more pronghorn than the rest of the states combined. Idaho and South Dakota, and Colorado have each been accommodating in their own way. My home state of
Whether you’re surfing, swimming, or paddling, we’ve got you covered. From the tropics to the tundra, with everything from our favorite rashguard to an ultra-thick 6mm option perfect for seeking out arctic A-frames. Below, you’ll find a couple of tried-and-true limestone neoprene options, plus alternatives that are pushing the limits of both sustainability and performance.
Luke Cuenco 03.20.23 Hammocks are a great way to have a relaxing read in the backyard or take with you camping or hiking to provide yourself with something that is elevated off of the cold and possibly wet ground. A new product in this category has just arrived today, the new Hive. Hive is the world’s
Is there anything more boring than a bland, vanilla, stainless steel multitool? Might as well get a sheath for your phone and start wearing knee socks with sandals. No, you need a little color in your life. Luckily, Leatherman just added four new shades to its already polychromatic Micra line. The Micra is Leatherman’s Lilliputian
Color has a huge influence on how viewers perceive images. Interestingly, it mostly happens subconsciously. The average onlooker does not know why an image transmits a certain mood—it occurs without them knowing. As a photographer, it’s important you master the why so you can knowingly incorporate it into your creations. This week’s tip explains how
Keith Lusher 03.20.23 Picture the scene: You’re fishing on your favorite river. You’ve been fishing this river since you were a kid. You come up on a small canal just off of the river and enter into it using your trolling motor. You’re about to make a cast to a wharf that extends from the land
Artificial intelligence is all the rage these days. It finally feels like we’re living up to predictions made in movies of our youth. The line between human and machine has absolutely been blurred. At this stage, the words you’re reading now could have been authored by artificial intelligence. Maybe they were. I mean, Chat GPT is officially
Photo By Danielle Austen Today’s Photo of the Day is “Enchanted Walk” by Danielle Austen. Location: Cherry Brook Preserve, Montgomery, New Jersey. Want to get your images in the running for a Photo of the Day feature? Photo of the Day is chosen from various galleries, including Assignments, Galleries and Contests. Assignments have weekly winners that are featured on
Taylor Hutchinson 03.17.23 Yeti, the makers of household name coolers and stainless-steel drinkware, have entered cargo and gear storage space. Known for making rugged outdoor equipment at a premium price, the outdoor brand is hitting the ground running by releasing various sizes of their GoBox gear cases. I received the GoBox 30 as a gift this
For many people, a good night’s sleep in the outdoors is an elusive goal. Sleeping on the ground, even with the help of inflatable or foam sleeping pads, is still sleeping on the ground. For folks seeking a comfortable and elevated sleeping experience while camping, a cot is a great choice. When car camping, cots
Congratulations to Hi il Lee for winning the recent Patterns Of Winter Assignment with the image, “Looking at the Sky.” View the winning image and a selection of submissions below. And be sure to check out our current photography assignment here and enter your best shots!
Keith Lusher 03.17.23 In the world of crappie fishing, anglers often hold they hand close to the vest. So when I made a fishing trip with John Guillot of Kiln, Miss. I wasn’t counting on getting much information out of him. On the ride to the boat launch however, Guillot began telling me about a new
REI Co-op members save 20% on one full-price item and an extra 20% on one REI Outlet item. The deal runs March 17-27 — use the coupon code MEMBER23 at checkout. Most of the gear on the site is eligible, but there are some exclusions. If you’re on the outside looking in, you can become