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Last of the Blue-Water Hunters

Friday, October 14, 2011

Spearfishing is about taking the fight to the fish — a pursuit as dangerous as it is macho. But this trip had one advantage: The guidance of the sport’s most legendary figure.

Who Pissed Off the Bears?

Friday, September 23, 2011

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In this special report, Gordon Grice examines if an expanding bear population will tolerate more humans in the wild.

Survival Skills: Ted Danson

Thursday, September 22, 2011

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The two-time Emmy winner, 63, is in his first season on CBS’s CSI and his third on HBO’s Bored to Death.

Three Recipes to Blend Tonight

Monday, September 12, 2011

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The opening of Michel Richard's Central Michel Richard marks the first time a James Beard winner has opened an all-hours eatery. To celebrate this occasion, we invited Richard to create three blender-specific recipes based on his signature California-French cuisine. So tie that apron tight tonight, and have some fun.

Five Extreme Races You Can Take On

Friday, September 9, 2011

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Tackle mud, rope obstacles, and fire hazards at one of these five races. Difficulty, discomfort, and exhaustion all guaranteed.

Why Virginia Shook: Explaining the 5.9 Quake

Tuesday, August 23, 2011

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Why Virginia Shook: Explaining the 5.9 Quake

Chuck Demets isn't surprised an earthquake shook the east coast today. Here, the plate tectonics expert explains what caused the disturbance, and how to prepare for the next hit.

Five Long-Distance Cycling Tours

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

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There's no finer way to explore the country than a multiday bike-camping tour. From Washington to North Carolina, here are our five favorite rides.

The 25 Best Beers in the World

Friday, October 1, 2010

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We searched far and wide to put together this definitive guide to the world's tastiest beers. Plus: The Best Bar in the World

Death Valley’s Secret Stash

Monday, February 8, 2010

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Like the prospectors a hundred years before them, eight grizzled ski bums came to the desert looking for a rare gem. They struck white gold when they found one of the most spectacular backcountry lines in California.

Your Perfect Weekend, January 8-10

Thursday, January 7, 2010

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In many ways, 2009 was a disappointing year. This weekend is an opportunity to put your own stamp on the past. Get amped for the Vancouver Olympics by celebrating the the fiftieth anniversary of the 1960 games at Squaw Valley, celebrate the 75th birthday of the king of rock n' roll by kicking up your blue-suede shoes in Memphis, or see the newest steel on four-wheels as Detroit revs up for the North American International Auto Show.

Your Perfect Weekend, December 11-13

Thursday, December 10, 2009

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Mosey on over to Monterey, California, this weekend for the Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival, range the icy expanse at the Sandstone Ice Festival in frigid Minnesota, or slip down to the Mississippi River Delta for a weekend of swamp touring and gumbo.

Your Perfect Weekend, December 4-6

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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December has arrived, and with 2009 winding down, now is the perfect time for an adventure. This weekend join the pack by dog sledding the snowy flats in northern Minnesota, tour one of the premier arts festivals in sunny Miami, or check out the future of cars at the LA Auto Show.

Jay Leno’s Time Machines

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

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Welcome to an alternate dimension populated by automotive peculiarities and mechanical oddities, where vehicles are powered by turbines and tank engines. This is Jay Leno’s world, and he’ll be your guide.

A History of Defiance: Viggo Mortensen

Friday, October 23, 2009

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Viggo Mortensen publishes writers no one else will, doesn’t mind campaigning for a lost cause (Dennis Kucinich!), and is about to star in a movie so bleak few thought it could ever get made.

Your Perfect Weekend September 11-13

Thursday, September 10, 2009

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Football kicks off this weekend, but that's no reason to stay glued to the couch. Take advantage of the dwindling days of good weather with an early start to Oktoberfest in Vail, a massive hot-air balloon race in Reno, or cycling festival in Folsom.