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New York Wants to Change Fishing Rules. Here's Why It Matters.
New York State is looking at making some significant changes to how anglers can fish for walleye, northern pike, chain pickerel, and tiger muskie — and the reasons behind the push go deeper than just shuffling paperwork around. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation recentl
The No-BS 4x4 Resource That Drivers Actually Need
There's no shortage of websites out there claiming to help truck and Jeep owners make smarter decisions about their rigs. The problem is that most of them are trying to sell something. Whether it's buried affiliate links, sponsored reviews dressed up as honest opinions, or build guides written by p
Cuba's Cigar Crisis: A Festival Postponed and an Island in Trouble
For decades, the Habanos Festival has been the single most important event on the cigar calendar. Enthusiasts, collectors, and industry insiders from around the world have made the annual pilgrimage to Havana each February, drawn by the promise of world-class smokes, exclusive releases, and the kin
When the Road Becomes Your Stage: Storyteller's New Van
There's a certain kind of person who looks at a long stretch of empty highway and feels relief instead of dread. Who plans a trip not by the destination but by what might happen along the way. Storyteller Overland has been building vehicles for that kind of person for years, and their latest releas
When a Trailer Costs $48K, Here's What You're Buying
There's a moment that happens when most people hear that a compact travel trailer costs $48,000. It's somewhere between a laugh and a double-take. That was exactly the reaction that many had when Atlas Outdoors, a Utah-based builder, introduced the AppalachianX to the camping world. But once the st
Casio Pro Trek's Toughest Watch Isn't a G-Shock
When most people hear "tough Casio watch," their mind goes straight to G-Shock. That reputation is well earned. G-Shock has been the gold standard for rugged timepieces since the 1980s, built around a shock-resistant case construction that can take a beating most watches simply cannot survive. But
Fire Hits Plasencia's Nicaragua Farm Operations
A fire broke out at one of the Plasencia family's tobacco farms in Estelí, Nicaragua on Friday, damaging a curing barn and raising concerns across the premium cigar world about one of the industry's most respected growing operations. The blaze reportedly occurred near Finca El Tuco, one of the
Costco's Chocolate Strawberries Are Back, But Not for Long
Every February, Costco manages to remind its members why they keep renewing that annual membership. The warehouse giant has brought back one of its most talked-about bakery items just in time for Valentine's Day — hand-dipped chocolate-covered strawberries — and if history is any indicator, they wo
When Gold Fever Comes for Your Watch Collection
There's a quiet destruction happening in the world of vintage watches right now, and most people have no idea it's going on. Across the country, timepieces that took decades to survive — pieces that passed through the hands of collectors, dealers, and estate sales — are being tossed into melting po
When the Winnebago Revel Isn't Worth the Price Tag
The Winnebago Revel has become something of a legend in the overlanding and van life world. It checks a lot of boxes — compact enough to park in a normal spot, capable enough to handle rough terrain, and loaded with enough creature comforts to make extended time on the road genuinely livable. But t
