Tag Archive | "Florida"

The Exotic Pet Dilemma

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

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The Exotic Pet Dilemma

In the U.S., owning wild animals has become alarmingly commonplace. Now some states are cracking down.

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Balaram Stack is a New (York) Surf Star

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

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Balaram Stack is a New (York) Surf Star

Wiry Long Island wave rider Balaram Stack fights for his spot in the lineup among the sport's elite.

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Kingpin

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

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Kingpin

As the Medellín Cartel’s U.S. man, Jon Roberts lorded over America’s coke commerce for a full decade. In this exclusive excerpt from his new book American Desperado, he tells the decadent and bloody story of his rise from mafia soldier to cocaine cowboy.

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Winds of Summer

Monday, April 12, 2010

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Winds of Summer

From beginner to veteran, the wind at Hawks Cay Resort is for everyone.

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Your Perfect Weekend, January 30-31

Thursday, January 28, 2010

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Your Perfect Weekend, January 30-31

With a break in the NFL action before the big game next Sunday, take the opportunity to get out into the great wide open. The Scandinavian art of skijoring beckons in Montana, as does round-the-clock racing in Daytona.

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Your Perfect Weekend, December 4-6

Thursday, December 3, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend, December 4-6

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.

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Battling a Toxic Billionaire

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

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A new international campaign seeks to clean up gold mining, one of the most wasteful and polluting industries on earth. But it'll have to act fast if it wants to stop Robert Friedland, who plans to open the world’s biggest new copper and gold mine in Mongolia.

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Steam Machines

Thursday, November 19, 2009

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Steam Machines

It took 103 years, but the longest-standing land speed record is finally history.

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 13-15

Thursday, November 12, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend, November 13-15

This weekend trek the Florida seashore and take in one of the last Space Shuttle launches, rocket down the slopes at the opening of ski season in BC and Alberta Canada, or fuel your tanks at the Wine & Food Festival in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Lost in the Waves

Monday, November 9, 2009

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Lost in the Waves

Swept out to sea by a riptide, a father and his 12-year-old son struggle to stay alive miles from shore. As night falls, with no rescue imminent, the dad comes to a devastating realization: If they remain together, they’ll drown together.

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Your Perfect Weekend: April 10-12

Thursday, April 9, 2009

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Your Perfect Weekend: April 10-12

Fight the urge to spend your Easter Weekend lazing around eating chocolate bunnies and instead opt for some sunshine at Cocoa Beach, guzzle some suds in Oregon, or catch some of the best skateboarders on the planet compete for the coveted title of Ultimate Boarder.

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The World’s Rarest Car

Monday, February 23, 2009

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The World’s Rarest Car

If you want to see the world's only Phantom Corsair, you best get yourself down to Florida's Amelia Island.

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Forbidden Places

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

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Forbidden Places

The signs say DO NOT ENTER. But here’s how you can get inside some of the most inaccessible and thrilling spots on Earth.

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