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Emme Hayes wasn’t happy with the “buy, use, and toss” flow of gear in the outdoor apparel industry. With constant pressure from brands and social media to buy the latest and greatest gear, the industry she loves and has worked in for much of her life wasn’t exactly living up to her – or its – values. Footwear and clothing account for some 8 percent of total carbon emissions, and though gear brands love to tout mantras of ever-increasing sustainability, buying new stuff constantly is never going to be as sustainable as using what you have for longer, and repurposing it when you’re done. In 2021, the climate activist and former apparel designer decided to do something about it, founding the digital platform Articles in Common as a marketplace for recreators to repurpose their outdoors gear and clothing to keep it out of landfills.

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Loreto, Mexico, is magical. Don’t just take my word for it. The Mexican government designated the city in Baja California Sur as one of the country’s Pueblos Mágicos, or “magical towns” that provide “cultural richness, historical relevance, cuisine, art crafts, and great hospitality.”

Jan 2, 2025 • 11 min read

Travelers are heading to the airports in droves this Thanksgiving, but they may need to pack their patience thanks to a combination of bad weather and air traffic controller shortages.

As a mountain biker, hiker, and snowboarder, having sore, tight legs has become the norm for me. I spend about 15-20 minutes every day stretching, foam rolling, and doing whatever I can to make my legs feel anywhere close to normal, instead of being so tight that I’m limping during my first few steps off the couch.

A few years ago, my partner and I decided to go to an all-inclusive resort for the first time.

Nobody understands the magic of Amtrak's California Zephyr train quite like Brad Swartzwelter, better known to passengers as Conductor Brad.

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Tenaya at Yosemite is pleased to announce the completion of a 244-room remodel in its main Lodge, lobby refresh, and the addition of new amenities to enhance each guest’s experience.

It wasn't so long ago that America's most famous winemaking regions, the Napa and Sonoma valleys, attracted only a tiny and somewhat eccentric cohort of tourists. Then came the legendary Judgment of Paris competition in 1976, when two Napa wineries bested some of France's most prominent vintners in a blind tasting, helping to legitimize Northern California as a world-class wine destination.

Jul 17, 2024 • 7 min read

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Jul 2, 2024 • 9 min read

The meadow is a vibrant shade of green, with stately trees rising high above a backdrop of rolling hills. The holm oaks spread their branches wide, like an eagle displaying its wingspan, while the cork oaks stand sentinel, their knotted limbs bearing witness to the passage of time. I am standing on Rosa González Nieto’s pig farm in the Sierra Morena of southern Spain, and the scene defies preconceptions. While modern-day livestock operations can be a litany of horrors, the production of Ibérico pork is an outlier—a meat industry that simultaneously protects and relies on its natural environment, provides its animals with a good quality of life, and creates one of the most exquisite products in the world.

Jul 6, 2024 • 5 min read

The best of California is not its famous cities or coastline. The most authentic version of the state is its freshwater, in its many wild forms. At least, for my family.

Nayarit is a land of natural beauty and incredible cultural and historical experiences for travelers to enjoy. If you’re not familiar with this destination, then this is the guide for you.